Zakat on Gold Calculator
Calculate the zakat owed on your gold. Enter the weight, karat, and current gold price to get the 2.5% due.
Jewelry worn for personal use
Schools of thought differ on jewelry worn for personal use: the Hanafi school considers all gold and silver zakatable, including worn jewelry, while the Maliki, Shafiʿi, and Hanbali schools generally exempt jewelry in regular personal use. Follow your school or consult a scholar.
Zakat on gold is usually part of your total wealth
Zakat is normally assessed on your total zakatable wealth, not gold in isolation. Use theZakat Calculator to combine this with your cash, silver, and other assets.
How to use the zakat on gold calculator
- Enter the weight of your gold in grams or tola.
- Select the karat (24k, 22k, 21k, or 18k).
- Enter today's price per gram of 24k gold.
- See the pure gold value and the 2.5% zakat due.
How it works
Pure gold content is found from the karat: Pure gold grams = Weight × (Karat ÷ 24). That's multiplied by the price per gram of 24k gold to get the value: Value = Pure gold grams × Price per gram. Zakat is 2.5% of that value: Zakat = Value × 2.5%. For example, 100g of 22k gold is 91.67g of pure gold — at $70/gram that's a value of $6,417, so zakat due would be about $160.
Examples
| Input | Result |
|---|---|
| 100 g of 22k gold at $70/gram | 91.67 g pure → $6,417 value → $160 zakat |
| 1 tola (11.664 g) of 24k gold at $70/gram | 11.664 g pure → $816 value → $20 zakat |
Frequently asked questions
How much zakat do I pay on gold?
2.5% of its value, when your holdings meet the nisab.
How is 22k or 18k gold handled?
Value is based on its pure gold content — e.g., 22k is 22/24 pure.
Do I pay zakat on gold jewelry I wear?
Schools differ: the Hanafi school includes worn jewelry; the Maliki, Shafiʿi, and Hanbali schools generally exempt jewelry in personal use. Follow your school or ask a scholar.
What is a tola in grams?
About 11.664 grams.
Guidance tool, not a fatwa
This calculator is a guidance tool based on widely accepted scholarly positions. Zakat rulings can vary by school of thought (madhhab) and personal circumstance — consult a qualified scholar for your situation.
Last reviewed: July 11, 2026