Nisab value calculator
Before working out zakat you need the nisab. Enter the price per gram of pure gold and of silver to see both.
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How to use it
- Enter price of 1 g of 24k gold and price of 1 g of pure silver.
- The result appears straight away and updates as you edit.
- Copy the result, or copy a link that keeps the same values to share it.
How it is calculated
Gold nisab = 85 × price of 1 g of 24K gold. Silver nisab = 595 × price of 1 g of pure silver.
Example
Inputs: Price of 1 g of 24K gold = 400 per g, Price of 1 g of pure silver = 5 per g. Result: Gold nisab: 34,000.00; Silver nisab: 2,975.00; Lower nisab: 2,975.00.
Limits and caveats
- Uses the common estimates of 85 g gold and 595 g silver; scholars have other close estimates.
- Prices change daily and the tool does not fetch them for you.
Questions about this tool
Why are the two nisabs so different?
Silver has lost much value against gold since the time of the Prophet, so the silver nisab is now much lower.
Which one should I use for cash?
Many modern bodies use gold; others prefer silver as more cautious and better for the poor.
Where do I get the price?
From the selling price quoted in your local gold market on the day you calculate.