Nisab Calculator – Find Your Nisab for Gold and Silver
Calculate current Nisab threshold values based on gold and silver market prices
Current Market Prices
Current 24k gold price per gram
Current pure silver price per gram
Gold Nisab Weight
87.48 grams
= 7.5 tola = 2.81 troy oz
Silver Nisab Weight
612.36 grams
= 52.5 tola = 19.69 troy oz
What is Nisab?
Nisab is the minimum threshold of wealth that makes Zakat obligatory. If your total zakatable assets equal or exceed the Nisab value for one lunar year, you must pay Zakat.
Two Nisab Standards:
- Gold Nisab: Value of 87.48 grams (7.5 tola) of pure gold
- Silver Nisab: Value of 612.36 grams (52.5 tola) of pure silver
Which One Should I Use?
The majority of contemporary scholars recommend using the Silver Nisab because:
- It is lower in value (more people become eligible)
- More Zakat is distributed to those in need
- Better fulfills the spirit of Zakat
- Provides greater benefit to recipients
- Safer for the obligation fulfillment
How to Find Current Prices:
- Check local gold/silver markets
- Visit online precious metal price websites
- Ask at local jewelry shops
- Use current spot prices (market rates)
- Ensure prices are for pure gold (24k) and silver
Using the Nisab Value:
- Calculate your total zakatable assets (cash, gold, silver, investments, etc.)
- Compare with calculated Nisab value
- If your assets ≥ Nisab for one lunar year, Zakat is due
- Pay 2.5% of total zakatable wealth
Conversion Reference:
- Gold: 87.48g = 7.5 tola = 2.81 troy oz
- Silver: 612.36g = 52.5 tola = 19.69 troy oz
- 1 Tola = 11.66 grams
- 1 Troy Ounce = 31.1 grams
Important Notes:
- Nisab values change with metal prices - recalculate annually
- Use prices from your Zakat due date
- Silver Nisab is generally recommended by scholars
- Both standards are valid according to different opinions
- Choose one standard and use it consistently
Example Application:
If silver is $1/gram, then Silver Nisab = 612.36 × 1 = $612.36. If your total assets (cash + gold + savings + stocks) = $10,000, and you've owned them for one lunar year, Zakat due = $10,000 × 2.5% = $250.
Disclaimer: Prices fluctuate daily. Use current market rates on your Zakat due date. For specific rulings and complex situations, consult a qualified Islamic scholar.
Nisab (Gold/Silver) Finder
Before calculating your Zakat, you need to know one essential figure — the Nisab.
The Nisab threshold determines whether you are financially eligible to pay Zakat.
At Digital Calculator, we’ve created an easy-to-use Nisab Finder tool that shows you the current Nisab value in gold and silver, updated with live market prices. With just a few clicks, you can find out whether your wealth has reached the Zakat threshold — ensuring that your giving is accurate, fair, and aligned with Islamic principles.
What Is Nisab?
Nisab is the minimum amount of wealth a Muslim must possess before Zakat becomes obligatory.
In Islamic finance, it serves as a threshold separating those who give Zakat from those who are eligible to receive it.
The concept originates from the teachings of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, who established two types of Nisab — one based on gold and one based on silver.
The Classical Standards:
- Gold Nisab: 85 grams of pure gold (24K)
- Silver Nisab: 595 grams of pure silver
If your total zakatable wealth (cash, gold, savings, business assets, etc.) equals or exceeds either of these values, you are required to pay 2.5% Zakat on your wealth after one lunar year.
Why Two Types of Nisab?
The two Nisab types — gold-based and silver-based — were set because both were used as standard currencies in early Islamic history.
Over time, the values of gold and silver began to differ significantly, and this affects how Nisab is applied today.
Type | Nisab Weight | Example Price per Gram | Example Nisab Value |
Gold Nisab | 85 grams | $70 | $5,950 |
Silver Nisab | 595 grams | $0.80 | $476 |
As seen above, the silver Nisab is usually much lower than the gold Nisab.
Which Nisab Should You Use?
- Using Silver Nisab: More people become eligible to pay Zakat, increasing charity and community benefit.
- Using Gold Nisab: Applies when using silver may cause hardship to low-income individuals who technically qualify but cannot comfortably afford Zakat.
Many scholars today recommend using the silver Nisab to maximize support for those in need, but both are valid choices.
How to Calculate the Nisab
The formula to find your Nisab value is simple:
Gold Nisab:
Gold Nisab = 85 × Current Price per Gram of Gold
Silver Nisab:
Silver Nisab = 595 × Current Price per Gram of Silver
Once you know these values, compare them to your total wealth.
If your total wealth ≥ Nisab, Zakat becomes obligatory.
Step-by-Step Example: Finding the Nisab
Let’s see how this works in practice.
Example 1: Gold Nisab
If the price of gold today is $70 per gram, then:
Gold Nisab = 85 × 70 = $5,950
So, if your total wealth (cash, savings, gold, stocks, etc.) equals or exceeds $5,950, you are required to pay Zakat.
Example 2: Silver Nisab
If silver is $0.80 per gram, then:
Silver Nisab = 595 × 0.80 = $476
Here, anyone whose wealth is above $476 must pay Zakat.
This is why many Muslims prefer using the silver Nisab — it makes Zakat accessible to more people and increases charitable giving.
Table: Nisab Comparison (Sample)
Metal | Weight (grams) | Example Rate (USD/gram) | Nisab Value (USD) | Zakat Payable If Wealth ≥ Nisab |
Gold | 85g | $70 | $5,950 | Yes |
Silver | 595g | $0.80 | $476 | Yes |
(Values are examples — use our Nisab Finder for live rates.)
How to Use Digital Calculator’s Nisab Finder
Our Nisab Finder tool makes determining your Zakat threshold effortless.
Step 1: Choose Metal Type
Select Gold or Silver depending on which Nisab you prefer to follow.
Step 2: Enter Current Price
You can input the current price per gram in your local currency, or let our calculator auto-fetch today’s live rate.
Step 3: Get Your Nisab Value
Instantly see the Nisab amount in your currency — no manual calculations or conversions needed.
Step 4: Compare Your Wealth
If your total zakatable wealth equals or exceeds the Nisab, you are obligated to pay Zakat.
Step 5: Use Our Zakat Tools
Once you know your Nisab, you can proceed to calculate your Zakat accurately with:
- [Zakat on Cash Calculator]
- [Zakat on Gold Calculator]
- [Zakat on Savings Calculator]
- [Zakat on Shares Calculator]
Why Nisab Matters
Understanding your Nisab is crucial for accuracy and fairness in your Zakat.
Here’s why it matters:
Determines eligibility — You only pay Zakat if you truly meet the wealth threshold.
Ensures fairness — Protects low-income individuals from unnecessary financial strain.
Encourages generosity — Using silver Nisab allows more Muslims to contribute, strengthening communities.
Connects faith with finance — Helps you align your wealth with Islamic ethics.
Why Use Digital Calculator’s Nisab Finder?
Digital Calculator provides Muslims with modern tools rooted in timeless Islamic guidance. Our Nisab Finder offers:
Live market-based rates for gold and silver
Automatic currency conversion for global users
Accurate Nisab threshold in seconds
Integration with all Zakat calculators
Shariah-compliant methodology
We simplify the technical side of Zakat so you can focus on its spiritual purpose — purification, compassion, and community care.
Step Forward with Confidence
Knowing your Nisab is the first step toward fulfilling your Zakat correctly.
With Digital Calculator’s Nisab (Gold/Silver) Finder, you can determine your eligibility instantly, calculate accurately, and give generously — all in one place.