Gold Zakat Calculator

☾ Gold Zakat Calculator

Calculate Your Gold Zakat with Clarity

Enter your gold weight, purity, and current market rate to receive a transparent zakat estimate in gold and currency.

  • No registration required
  • Private browser-based calculation
  • Transparent formula
  • Supports four weight units
  • Mobile friendly

The default calculation uses a gold nisab of 85 grams of pure gold and a zakat rate of 2.5%.

  1. 1 Enter your gold details
  2. 2 Confirm eligibility
  3. 3 View your zakat estimate

Enter Your Gold Details

All calculations remain private and are performed inside your browser.

Enter the total weight of the gold you want to calculate.
Use the current per-gram market price for the selected pricing method.
The entered price is for
Choose “selected gold purity” when the entered rate already matches the selected karat. Choose “24K pure gold” when entering the pure-gold market rate.
Have you owned this qualifying gold for one complete lunar year?
A complete Islamic lunar year is commonly called a hawl.
Gold nisab used: 85 grams of pure gold

Your Gold Zakat Estimate

Zakat payable in pure-gold grams —
Estimated cash equivalent —

Calculation Breakdown

See How This Was Calculated

Important: This calculator provides a general zakat estimate using a default gold nisab of 85 grams of pure gold and a zakat rate of 2.5%. Islamic rulings may differ according to scholarly opinion, school of jurisprudence, jewellery usage, ownership period, debts, and individual circumstances. Consult a qualified Islamic scholar for guidance specific to your situation.

Understanding Gold Zakat

These short explanations describe the common calculation method configured in this tool.

What is gold nisab?

Nisab is the minimum qualifying amount used to determine whether zakat may become obligatory. This calculator uses 85 grams of pure gold.

Why does purity matter?

Gold such as 22K, 21K, and 18K contains less pure gold than 24K. The calculator converts the entered gold into its pure-gold equivalent.

What is the zakat rate?

The calculator uses 2.5%, which is equivalent to dividing qualifying wealth by 40.

When is zakat due?

Zakat on qualifying gold is generally considered after one complete lunar year, subject to individual circumstances and scholarly guidance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What gold price should I enter?

Enter a current per-gram market rate. Select “24K pure gold” if it is the pure-gold rate, or “selected gold purity” if the rate already corresponds to the karat selected.

Can I calculate zakat on 22K jewellery?

Yes. Select 22K and the calculator will convert the jewellery weight into its pure-gold equivalent before comparing it with the configured nisab.

Can zakat be paid in cash?

Cash payment is accepted in many scholarly approaches. This tool shows both the estimated pure-gold amount and its estimated cash equivalent. Seek qualified guidance when needed.

What happens if my gold is below nisab?

The calculator will show that the configured nisab has not been reached and will display zero as the estimated amount currently due.

What if one lunar year has not passed?

The result will be shown as an informational planning estimate and will not be labelled as currently due.

Is zakat due on jewellery used personally?

Scholarly opinions differ concerning personal-use jewellery. Consult a qualified Islamic scholar familiar with your circumstances and school of jurisprudence.

Does this calculator give a religious ruling?

No. It provides a general estimate based on a configured nisab and common calculation method; it does not provide a personal fatwa or definitive ruling.

Disclaimer: This calculator provides a general zakat estimate using a default gold nisab of 85 grams of pure gold and a zakat rate of 2.5%. Islamic rulings may differ according to scholarly opinion, school of jurisprudence, jewellery usage, ownership period, debts, and individual circumstances. Consult a qualified Islamic scholar for guidance specific to your situation.
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