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Zakat Calculator

The Zakat Calculator helps Muslims calculate their annual obligatory charity (Zakat al-Mal) and Zakat al-Fitr based on Islamic principles.

How Zakat Works​

Zakat is obligatory for Muslims whose net wealth exceeds the nisab (minimum threshold) for one lunar year. The rate is 2.5% of qualifying wealth above the nisab.

Assets​

Enter the current value of all zakatable assets:

  • Cash on hand -- Physical currency
  • Bank balance -- All savings and checking accounts
  • Investments -- Stocks, mutual funds, retirement accounts (if accessible)
  • Gold value -- Market value of gold owned
  • Silver value -- Market value of silver owned
  • Trade goods -- Inventory or merchandise for business
  • Property income -- Rental income (not the property itself)
  • Receivables -- Money owed to you that you expect to collect
  • Other assets -- Any other zakatable wealth

Liabilities​

Deduct your current liabilities:

  • Debts -- Outstanding loans and obligations
  • Expenses due -- Bills and expenses due within the next month
  • Other liabilities -- Any other deductible obligations

Nisab Methods​

The nisab threshold can be calculated using two methods:

  • Gold standard -- Based on 87.48 grams of gold at current market price
  • Silver standard -- Based on 612.36 grams of silver at current market price

The silver standard typically results in a lower threshold (meaning more people qualify to pay Zakat). Scholars differ on which to use; consult your local imam.

Zakat al-Mal Calculation​

If your net wealth (assets minus liabilities) exceeds the nisab:

Zakat Due = Net Wealth x 2.5%

The calculator shows:

  • Total assets, total liabilities, net wealth
  • Nisab threshold (based on your chosen method)
  • Whether Zakat is obligatory
  • The exact Zakat amount due

Zakat al-Fitr​

Zakat al-Fitr is paid before Eid al-Fitr:

  • Enter the number of family members
  • Enter the rate per person (based on the cost of a staple food in your area)
  • The calculator computes the total Zakat al-Fitr due
tip

Update the gold and silver prices to current market rates before calculating for the most accurate nisab threshold.