Gold Zakat Calculator

Gold Zakat Calculator by Gold.sa

Since Zakat on gold is a religious obligation and one of the pillars of Islam, 

the need to calculate it becomes increasingly important amid fluctuations 

in market prices

At Gold.sa, we offer an intelligent Gold Zakat Calculator that allows you to easily calculate the 

Zakat due on your gold in Saudi Arabia based on its weight, purity, and current price, in full 

compliance with the applicable Sharia guidelines.

How to Use the Gold Zakat Calculator:
✔ Choose the gold purity (18K, 21K, 22K, 24K)
 ✔ Enter the weight of your gold in grams
 ✔ Click on the "Calculate" button
 ✔ The total due Zakat will appear in Saudi Riyals or US Dollars

Conditions for Zakat on Gold

Zakat becomes obligatory when four conditions are met:

1- The person must be Muslim.

2- The person must have full ownership of the gold.

3- The gold must reach the minimum threshold (nisab), which

 is equivalent to 85 grams of pure gold.

4- A full lunar year must pass (the Prophet ﷺ said:

 "There is no Zakat on wealth until a year has passed on it").

Amount of Zakat to be Paid

Once the conditions for Zakat are met, the amount of Zakat due is 2.5% of the total value of the 

gold subject to Zakat, based on the current market price in Saudi Arabia at the time of payment. 

Here's an example:

If you own 100 grams of 21K gold and the price per gram at the time of paying Zakat is around 

250 SAR, then:
 Total value of the gold = 250 × 100 = 25,000 SAR
 Amount of Zakat = 2.5% of 25,000 = 625 SAR

You can use the Gold Zakat Calculator on the Gold.sa website to get the exact result based on the 

carat and current price.

FAQs:

1- Is Zakat due on gold used for adornment?

 Zakat is not due on gold used for regular adornment (such as rings and bracelets) according to the majority of scholars, provided it is not kept for savings. However, if the gold is stored or unused, Zakat is due on it.

 

2- Should I pay Zakat in gold or in cash?

 You can pay Zakat either in the form of gold itself or its equivalent in cash.

 

3- Is there Zakat on used gold?

 No Zakat is due on used gold if it is only for adornment (according to the majority of scholars). However, if the gold is stored or saved, Zakat of 2.5% is due on it.