How the calculation works
Zakat is due when your zakatable wealth reaches the nisab and a lunar year has passed over it. The nisab is 87.48 grams (7.5 tola) of gold or 612.36 grams (52.5 tola) of silver. This calculator uses the silver nisab, the more cautious position held by many scholars, and shows you both thresholds so you can see exactly where you stand. The zakat rate is 2.5% of total zakatable wealth.
A note on worn jewellery: scholars differ on whether zakat is due on jewellery worn regularly. Many hold it is due on all gold above the nisab, worn or stored. If you are unsure, please consult a scholar you trust. This tool is for guidance only.
Frequently asked questions
What is the nisab for zakat?
The nisab is 87.48 grams (7.5 tola) of gold or 612.36 grams (52.5 tola) of silver, or the equivalent value in cash and trade goods.
Is zakat due on gold jewellery I wear?
Scholars differ. Many hold that zakat is due on all gold above the nisab whether worn or stored, while others exempt jewellery worn regularly. When in doubt, consult a scholar you trust.