Gold Zakat Calculator

Calculate Zakat on your gold holdings. Enter your gold weight and current gold price to determine the exact Zakat amount.

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Quick answer:Gold Zakat = 2.5% of the current market value of gold holdings that exceed the Nisab of 87.48 grams and have been owned for one full Hawl (lunar year). Enter your gold weight and today's gold price per gram to calculate your exact Gold Zakat amount.

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Gold Weight (grams)

Gold Price (₹/gram)

Nisab threshold: 87.48g of gold

Azam Sharieff· Finance & Tools Reviewer

Last reviewed: 1 August 2026

Simplifying Zakat on Gold

For centuries, gold has been one of the primary stores of wealth. If you own gold-whether it's jewelry stored in a safe or coins kept as an investment-it is subject to Zakat once it reaches the Nisab threshold of 87.48 grams.

However, calculating the exact monetary value of your gold can be tricky because market prices fluctuate daily. Our Gold Zakat Calculator removes the friction. By simply entering the weight of your gold and today's market price per gram, the tool instantly calculates the exact 2.5% amount you owe.

A Note on Personal Jewelry

One of the most common questions regarding Zakat is whether a woman needs to pay it on the gold jewelry she wears regularly.

While there are differing scholarly opinions on this specific issue depending on the school of thought (Madhhab), the calculation math remains exactly the same. If you and your local scholars determine that your specific jewelry is Zakatable, this tool provides the quickest, most accurate way to calculate the exact figure.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the specific Nisab for gold?

The globally accepted Nisab threshold for gold is 87.48 grams (which is mathematically equivalent to 7.5 tolas). If your total gold ownership equals or exceeds this amount for a lunar year, Zakat is due.

Do I use the buying price or selling price of gold?

You must calculate your Zakat based on the current market selling price of gold on the day your Zakat is due, regardless of how much you originally bought the gold for.

What if my gold is 18K or 22K instead of 24K pure?

Zakat is calculated based on the actual pure gold content. You can either calculate the equivalent 24K weight of your 18K jewelry, or simply enter the current market price specifically for 18K gold per gram.

Do I pay Zakat on precious stones attached to the gold?

No. Zakat on jewelry is only calculated on the weight and value of the gold or silver itself. Diamonds, rubies, and other precious stones set within the jewelry are generally exempt unless they are kept specifically as business inventory.