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Zakat on Gold and Silver Calculator

Estimate the zakat due on gold and silver jewellery or bars using the nisab of 85 g of pure gold and 595 g of silver, with gold purity in karats.

Also searched as: zakat on gold · zakat on jewellery · زكاة الذهب · زكاة الفضة · زكاة الذهب والفضة

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Results

Total zakat due

$175.00

Zakat on gold
$175.00
Zakat on silver
$0.00
Pure gold (24 karat grams)
100
Value of the gold
$7,000.00
Value of the silver
$0.00

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Notes for this result

  • Each metal is assessed against its own nisab (85 g of pure gold, 595 g of silver). Some scholars add the two together; ask a qualified scholar.

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What this calculator does

Zakat on gold and silver is 2.5 % of their value when each reaches its nisab and has been held for a full lunar year. This tool converts your gold to pure 24 karat grams and applies the rates separately to gold and silver.

Formula and method

Pure gold = grams × karat ÷ 24 Zakat on gold = 2.5 % × pure gold × price, if pure gold ≥ 85 g Zakat on silver = 2.5 % × grams × price, if grams ≥ 595 g

Worked example

Calculated by this tool with its default inputs:

Inputs

  • Gold you own (grams): 100
  • Gold purity: 24 karat
  • Price of 1 gram of 24 karat gold: 70 (any currency)
  • Silver you own (grams): 0
  • Price of 1 gram of silver: 0.9 (any currency)

Results

  • Total zakat due: 175
  • Zakat on gold: 175
  • Zakat on silver: 0
  • Pure gold (24 karat grams): 100
  • Value of the gold: 7,000
  • Value of the silver: 0

How to read the results

Each metal below its nisab owes nothing. Scholars differ on whether jewellery worn regularly is zakatable and whether the two metals are added together.

Assumptions and limitations

  • Use the current market price, not the retail price of jewellery with making charges.
  • This is an estimate for education. Consult a qualified scholar for questions about your own situation.

Financial results are estimates based on the inputs and assumptions shown. They are not financial advice; confirm figures with your lender, provider or a qualified adviser before making decisions.

Questions

Is worn jewellery zakatable?

Scholars differ. Many require zakat on it; others exempt jewellery worn for adornment. Follow the opinion you rely on.

How is 21 karat gold counted?

It is 21/24 pure, so 100 g of 21 karat gold equals 87.5 g of pure gold.

Methodology and verification

Result type
Estimate based on the stated model and assumptions
Formula version
1.0
Automated verification
5 reference and validation test cases, checked against independently computed values. The site cannot be built if any of them fail.
Editorial review
Awaiting human editorial review. The explanation was drafted with AI assistance; the formula and examples are verified by the automated tests above.

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