2016 World Rowing Championships – Men's lightweight single sculls

The men's lightweight single sculls competition at the 2016 World Rowing Championships in Rotterdam took place at the Willem-Alexander Baan.

Schedule
The schedule was as follows: All times are Central European Summer Time (UTC+2)

Heats
The four fastest boats in each heat advanced directly to the quarterfinals. The remaining boats were sent to the repechage.

Repechage
The four fastest boats advanced to the final. The remaining boat took no further part in the competition.

Quarterfinals
The three fastest boats in each quarter advanced to the A/B semifinals. The remaining boats were sent to the C/D semifinals.

Semifinals C/D
The three fastest boats in each semi were sent to the C final. The remaining boats were sent to the D final.

Semifinals A/B
The three fastest boats in each semi advanced to the A final. The remaining boats were sent to the B final.

Finals
The A final determined the rankings for places 1 to 6. Additional rankings were determined in the other finals.