Multiplication (*) DAX Operator


The multiplication operator * multiply two numbers.
Any argument passed as a string is automatically converted into a number.
The following two expressions return the same result.

5 * 4
"5" * "4"

BLANK propagates in a multiplication: if one of the operands is BLANK(), then the result is BLANK().
Boolean values are converted into numbers (0 for FALSE and 1 for TRUE) when they are involved in a multiplication.
Read BLANK handling in DAX for a complete description of the effect of BLANK with different operators.

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Context Transition

This function performs a Context Transition if called in a Row Context. Click to read more.

Row Context

This expression is executed in a Row Context. Click to read more.

Iterator

Not recommended

The use of this function is not recommended. See Remarks and Related functions for alternatives.

Not recommended

The use of this parameter is not recommended.

Deprecated

This function is deprecated. Jump to the Alternatives section to see the function to use.

Volatile

A volatile function may return a different result every time you call it, even if you provide the same arguments. Click to read more.

Deprecated

This parameter is deprecated and its use is not recommended.

DirectQuery compatibility

Limitations are placed on DAX expressions allowed in measures and calculated columns.
The state below shows the DirectQuery compatibility of the DAX function.

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