Cron Expression: Every 10 Minutes
The expression is */10 * * * *. Paste it above to read it in English and preview the next local run times. Below: the step math and variations.
The expression
*/10 * * * * runs a job every 10 minutes: at :00, :10, :20, :30, :40 and :50.
Field by field
*/10 is a step in the minute field; the remaining fields stay wildcard so it fires every hour, every day.
How many times it fires
6 times an hour, 144 times a day.
Common variations
Every 10 minutes on weekdays: */10 * * * 1-5. Every 20 minutes: */20 * * * *.
FAQ
How many times a day does */10 * * * * run?
144 times — six times per hour.
What is the difference between */10 and 0,10,20,30,40,50?
Nothing for the minute field — they are equivalent.
Why does */10 never fire at :05 or :15?
Steps count from zero across 0–59, so */10 lands on 0,10,20,30,40,50 only.