FAQ
Common questions about Cron to Human.
What is a cron expression?
A cron expression is a string of five fields that defines a schedule for recurring tasks on Unix-like systems. Each field represents minute, hour, day of month, month, and day of week.
What does */5 * * * * mean?
It means 'every 5 minutes'. The */5 in the minute field indicates a step value, so the job runs at minutes 0, 5, 10, 15, and so on.
Does this tool support seconds or years?
This tool focuses on the standard 5-field cron format used by most systems. It does not support optional seconds or years fields.
Is my cron expression stored or shared?
No. All conversion happens locally in your browser. Your input never leaves your device.