Crontab Descriptor

Decode cron expressions into plain English

Format: minute hour day month weekday

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About This Tool

Convert cron expressions to plain English descriptions. Enter a cron expression with 5 fields and get a human-readable explanation of when the scheduled task runs. All processing happens locally in your browser.

How to Use

  1. Enter a cron expression with 5 fields: minute hour day month weekday.
  2. Or select a preset example from the dropdown.
  3. Click Translate to get the plain English explanation.
  4. Read the description of when the cron job runs.
  5. Use Cron Generator to build cron expressions visually.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What fields does cron use?

Cron uses 5 fields in order: minute (0-59), hour (0-23), day of month (1-31), month (1-12), and day of week (0-7, where both 0 and 7 are Sunday).

Can I use ranges and lists?

Yes. You can use ranges (1-5), lists (1,3,5), and steps (*/2) in any field.

What does */5 mean?

*/5 means "every 5" — so */5 in the minute field means every 5 minutes.

How do I schedule on specific days?

Use the day of week field: 0 or 7 = Sunday, 1 = Monday, etc. You can also use names: MON, TUE, etc.

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