Zakat on Gold Calculator
Zakat on money (cash & savings)
Conditions for zakat on gold
- Gold reaches the nisab of 85 g of pure gold.
- One full lunar year passes while you own it.
- Zakat is 2.5% of the value at today's price.
For guidance only; consult a scholar for specific cases such as worn jewellery.
How zakat on gold is calculated
Convert every piece to its pure-gold equivalent (weight × karat ÷ 24). If the total reaches 85 g of pure gold and you have held it for a full lunar year, zakat is 2.5% of its value at today's price. Example: 120 g of 21K = 105 g pure gold → above the nisab → zakat ≈ 105.052 KWD today.
Zakat on money
Cash and savings use the same nisab (the value of 85 g of gold = 3,402 KWD today). Add gold, silver and cash together when they are owned by the same person. For bars see gold bar prices.
Zakat examples at today's price
| Gold | Pure gold | Zakat due? | Zakat (KWD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 g 21K | 43.750 g | No | — |
| 85 g 24K | 85.000 g | Yes | 85.042 |
| 100 g 21K | 87.500 g | Yes | 87.544 |
| 150 g 18K | 112.500 g | Yes | 112.556 |
| 250 g 21K | 218.750 g | Yes | 218.859 |
Worn jewellery and timing
Scholars differ on whether zakat is due on jewellery worn regularly; many Kuwait fatwas consider it due once it reaches the nisab, while others exempt personal jewellery. Zakat is calculated at the market value on the day it is paid, so use today's price when your lunar year completes.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the nisab for gold?
The nisab is 85 grams of pure gold, worth 3,401.693 KWD today.