$toLong

The $toLong operator converts an expression into a Long value

$toLong

The $toLong operator converts a specified value into a Long value.

Syntax

{
    $toLong: < expression >
}

Parameters

ParameterDescription
expressionThe specified value to convert into a long value

Examples

Consider this sample document from the stores collection.

{
    "_id": "0fcc0bf0-ed18-4ab8-b558-9848e18058f4",
    "name": "First Up Consultants | Beverage Shop - Satterfieldmouth",
    "location": {
        "lat": -89.2384,
        "lon": -46.4012
    },
    "staff": {
        "totalStaff": {
            "fullTime": 8,
            "partTime": 20
        }
    },
    "sales": {
        "totalSales": 75670,
        "salesByCategory": [
            {
                "categoryName": "Wine Accessories",
                "totalSales": 34440
            },
            {
                "categoryName": "Bitters",
                "totalSales": 39496
            },
            {
                "categoryName": "Rum",
                "totalSales": 1734
            }
        ]
    },
    "promotionEvents": [
        {
            "eventName": "Unbeatable Bargain Bash",
            "promotionalDates": {
                "startDate": {
                    "Year": 2024,
                    "Month": 6,
                    "Day": 23
                },
                "endDate": {
                    "Year": 2024,
                    "Month": 7,
                    "Day": 2
                }
            },
            "discounts": [
                {
                    "categoryName": "Whiskey",
                    "discountPercentage": 7
                },
                {
                    "categoryName": "Bitters",
                    "discountPercentage": 15
                },
                {
                    "categoryName": "Brandy",
                    "discountPercentage": 8
                },
                {
                    "categoryName": "Sports Drinks",
                    "discountPercentage": 22
                },
                {
                    "categoryName": "Vodka",
                    "discountPercentage": 19
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "eventName": "Steal of a Deal Days",
            "promotionalDates": {
                "startDate": {
                    "Year": 2024,
                    "Month": 9,
                    "Day": 21
                },
                "endDate": {
                    "Year": 2024,
                    "Month": 9,
                    "Day": 29
                }
            },
            "discounts": [
                {
                    "categoryName": "Organic Wine",
                    "discountPercentage": 19
                },
                {
                    "categoryName": "White Wine",
                    "discountPercentage": 20
                },
                {
                    "categoryName": "Sparkling Wine",
                    "discountPercentage": 19
                },
                {
                    "categoryName": "Whiskey",
                    "discountPercentage": 17
                },
                {
                    "categoryName": "Vodka",
                    "discountPercentage": 23
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}

Example 1: Convert a Double value into a Long value

To convert the value of the latitude field from a Double to a Long value, run a query using the $toLong operator on the field to make the conversion.

db.stores.aggregate([{
    $match: {
        _id: "b0107631-9370-4acd-aafa-8ac3511e623d"
    }
}, {
    $project: {
        originalLatitude: "$location.lat",
        latitudeAsLong: {
            $toLong: "$location.lat"
        }
    }
}])

This query returns the following result:

[
    {
        "_id": "b0107631-9370-4acd-aafa-8ac3511e623d",
        "originalLatitude": 72.8377,
        "latitudeAsLong": "Long('72')"
    }
]

Example 2: Convert a String value into a Long value

To convert the string representation of 72 ("72") into a Long value, run a query using the $toLong operator on the string to make the conversion.

db.stores.aggregate([{
    $match: {
        _id: "b0107631-9370-4acd-aafa-8ac3511e623d"
    }
}, {
    $project: {
        originalLatitude: "$location.lat",
        latitudeAsLong: {
            $toLong: {
                $toString: "72"
            }
        }
    }
}])

This query returns the following result:

[
    {
        "_id": "b0107631-9370-4acd-aafa-8ac3511e623d",
        "originalLatitude": 72.8377,
        "latitudeAsLong": Long('72')
    }
]

This table delineates the expected behavior of the $toLong operator based on the data type of the input value.

Value TypeBehavior/Output
Boolean value trueOutput -> Long("1")
Boolean value falseOutput -> Long("1")
Double value. E.g., 72.0Output -> Long("72")
String representation of a long value. For example, "72"Output -> Long("72")
String representation of a double value. For example, "72.0"Output -> Error
Null valueOutput -> null

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