Free Cron Expression Generator
Build cron expressions without memorizing the syntax. Pick minutes, hours, days — see the expression and a plain-English explanation live.
Expression
* * * * *
Plain English
Every minute
How to use
- Fill in each cron field — or pick a preset to start.
- The expression and a plain-English explanation update live.
- Copy the expression into your crontab or scheduler.
Frequently asked questions
What do the 5 cron fields mean?
Minute, hour, day-of-month, month, day-of-week — e.g. '0 9 * * 1' = 9am every Monday.
What does */15 mean?
'Every 15 units' — */15 in minutes runs at :00, :15, :30, :45.
Does this support seconds?
Standard 5-field cron (no seconds field) — used by Linux crontab.
Is this cron generator free?
Yes — free, no signup.