Zakat on Gold (by Grams)

Fulfilling your Zakat obligation is not only an act of faith but also an act of fairness and social care. At Digital Calculator, we help you calculate your Zakat on gold easily and accurately — whether you own jewelry, gold bars, or coins. Understanding how to calculate Zakat on gold by grams ensures you pay the correct amount every year, without confusion or guesswork.

What Is Zakat on Gold?

Zakat on gold is a form of almsgiving required of Muslims who possess gold wealth above the nisab threshold for one full lunar year (hawl). It represents 2.5% of your total gold value and ensures that wealth circulates to those in need.

Zakat applies to:

• Gold jewelry (even if worn regularly, according to most scholars)
• Gold bars and coins
• Any form of gold held for investment

If your gold reaches or exceeds the nisab limit, you are obligated to pay Zakat.

Understanding the Nisab for Gold

The nisab is the minimum amount of wealth a Muslim must have before Zakat becomes obligatory. For gold, it is traditionally set at 85 grams of pure gold.

• If you own less than 85 grams, Zakat is not obligatory.
• If you own 85 grams or more, you must pay 2.5% of its total market value.

Since gold prices fluctuate, your first step is to check the current market price per gram on your Zakat calculation date.

Zakat on Gold Formula (by Grams)

Here’s the simple formula to calculate Zakat on gold by grams:

Zakat on Gold = (Total Grams of Gold × Price per Gram) × 0.025

Where:

• Total Grams of Gold = amount of gold you own
• Price per Gram = current market price of gold (local currency)
• 0.025 = 2.5% (Zakat rate)

Example Calculation

Let’s look at an example to see how this works in practice.

Example:
Aisha owns 120 grams of gold, and the market price of gold today is $70 per gram.

Find total value of gold:
 120 grams × $70 = $8,400

Apply Zakat rate (2.5%):
 $8,400 × 0.025 = $210

So, Aisha’s Zakat due is $210.

If Aisha owned only 60 grams of gold, no Zakat would be due because she is below the 85-gram nisab.

Table: Quick Zakat Calculation (by Grams)

Step-by-Step: How to Calculate Zakat on Gold (Manually or Using a Calculator)

1. Weigh Your Gold (in grams)
   Use a jewelry scale or obtain a weight certificate from your jeweler. Make sure to measure pure gold content — 24K equivalent.
2. Check the Current Gold Rate
   Look up the price per gram for your country or currency (e.g., USD, PKR, GBP). Many reliable gold rate websites update daily.

Find the Nisab Value
Multiply 85 grams × price per gram to get the nisab threshold in your currency.
Example:
 85 × $70 = $5,950

3. Compare Your Gold Value to Nisab
   If your gold’s total value ≥ nisab, Zakat is due.
4. Apply the 2.5% Zakat Rate
   Multiply your total gold value by 0.025 to get the amount you must pay in Zakat.
5. Pay or Donate Your Zakat
   Give the calculated amount to eligible recipients or trusted charities according to Islamic guidelines.

Should You Include Worn Jewelry?

This is a frequently discussed issue among scholars:

• Majority opinion (Hanafi school and others):
  Zakat is due on all gold, whether used or stored.
• Minority opinion (some Shafi’i, Maliki, and Hanbali views):
  Worn jewelry may be exempt if used regularly for personal adornment.

If you want to be cautious and maximize your reward, the safest and most charitable approach is to include all gold in your Zakat calculation.

Common Scenarios

1. Gold Mixed with Other Metals

If your jewelry isn’t pure 24K gold, estimate the gold portion. For example, 22K gold contains about 91.6% pure gold.
So, if you have 100g of 22K gold:

100 × 0.916 = 91.6g pure gold

Use 91.6g in your calculation.

2. Gold Held for Investment

If you own gold bars or coins purely for investment, Zakat is always obligatory once they reach nisab.

3. Gold Stored with Other Assets

Combine your gold value with cash, silver, and other zakatable assets to check if the total wealth exceeds the nisab.
If yes, pay 2.5% on the total combined amount.

Why Use Digital Calculator’s Zakat on Gold Tool?

Our Zakat on Gold (by grams) Calculator saves time and ensures accuracy:

 Instant results: Just enter your gold weight and price per gram.
 Up-to-date rates: Reflects current market prices.
 Shariah-compliant formulas: Based on established Islamic rulings.
 Multi-currency support: Works with global gold prices and currencies.
 Peace of mind: Fulfill your Zakat obligation precisely and easily.

At Digital Calculator, we combine faith and technology — helping you calculate, understand, and act confidently on your Zakat responsibilities

Fulfill your obligation the smart way.
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Whether you own 10 grams or 1 kilogram, our calculator ensures no confusion — only clarity and accuracy.