# 10. 型別轉換

SQL statements can, intentionally or not, require the mixing of different data types in the same expression. PostgreSQL has extensive facilities for evaluating mixed-type expressions.

In many cases a user does not need to understand the details of the type conversion mechanism. However, implicit conversions done by PostgreSQL can affect the results of a query. When necessary, these results can be tailored by using *explicit* type conversion.

This chapter introduces the PostgreSQL type conversion mechanisms and conventions. Refer to the relevant sections in [Chapter 8](https://www.postgresql.org/docs/10/static/datatype.html) and [Chapter 9](https://www.postgresql.org/docs/10/static/functions.html) for more information on specific data types and allowed functions and operators.


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