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Global Zakat Calculator
Nisab = 85g of 24k gold • Auto currency & save inputs
Live Gold (24k) & Nisab
Gold price (per gram)
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Nisab (85 g)
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Threshold
If live price differs from local retail, note that retail rates (GST & dealer premium) may vary.
Location
Detecting location...
Enter your wealth
Values in selected currency: —
Nisab: —
If you enter grams, gold total will auto-update when live price is available.
Last: —
Zakat Summary
| Total assets | — |
| Deductibles | — |
| Net zakatable amount | — |
| Zakat payable (2.5%) | — |
Are you required to pay?
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Nisab value
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Notes: Nisab = 85 g of 24k gold. Values indicative — consult a scholar for rulings.
Calculating zakat shouldn’t be hard. Whether you’re paying zakat for the first time or checking your annual obligation, our global zakat calculator makes the process quick, transparent and accurate. It auto-detects your country and currency, fetches live gold spot prices, converts values correctly, and computes nisab (85 grams of 24k gold) so you can instantly see whether you must pay and how much.
This guide explains what the calculator does, how to use it step-by-step, tips for accurate results, and answers to common questions.
What the Global Zakat Calculator does (features)
- Location & currency detection — the calculator attempts to auto-detect your country and set a sensible default currency; you can change it manually.
- Live gold price (24k) — fetches live XAU price and computes per gram, then uses 85 g as the nisab threshold.
- Gold weight input — enter your gold weight in grams and the calculator will compute the monetary value automatically (if live price available).
- Full asset fields — cash, bank savings, gold value, silver value, investments, business assets, loans receivable.
- Deductions — subtract loans/expenses before computing zakat.
- Zakat calculation — shows total assets, deductions, net zakatable amount and zakat payable (2.5%).
- Currency formatting & symbol placement — supports symbol-before and symbol-after formats for different currencies.
- Local storage — saves your last inputs in the browser so you don’t retype.
- Donate button — quick link where you can send the calculated zakat (replaceable URL).
- Responsive Islamic-themed UI — green/gold/white, mobile-friendly layout and accessible controls.
How to use the Global Zakat Calculator — Step by step
1. Open the calculator
Open the page that contains the global zakat calculator. The left panel shows the live 24k gold price and the nisab (85 g). The right panel contains the input form.
2. Check currency & location
- The calculator tries to detect your country and preferred currency automatically.
- If the detected currency is incorrect, use the currency dropdown at the top-left to select your preferred currency (USD, INR, GBP, EUR, SAR, AED, PKR, etc.).
- Tip: Click Retry Location if automatic detection failed or shows the wrong country.
3. Confirm or refresh gold price
- The widget fetches the live gold (24k) price and calculates per gram.
- If the displayed gold price looks wrong or outdated, click Refresh Gold to reload the latest spot price.
- Important: The calculator displays the spot price. Local retail rates (which Google or local jewellers may show) may include taxes, making a higher local retail price.
4. Enter your assets
Fill the values in the right-hand form using your selected currency:
- Cash in hand — cash you have immediately available.
- Bank savings — funds in your bank accounts.
- Gold weight (grams) — new feature: enter the weight of your 24k gold jewellery or coins in grams. If live price is available, the calculator auto-computes the gold monetary value and fills the Gold total value field.
- Gold total value — if you already know the monetary value of your gold, enter it here (overrides the auto-calculation).
- Silver total value — monetary value of your silver holdings.
- Investments — stocks, mutual funds, bonds, etc.
- Business assets — stock-in-trade and business inventory.
- Loans receivable — money others owe you.
- Deductions (loans/expenses) — any genuine liabilities or expenses you can subtract.
5. Calculate zakat
- Click Calculate Zakat.
- The calculator shows:
- Total assets
- Deductibles
- Net zakatable amount
- Zakat payable (2.5%)
- Whether you are required to pay (if net zakatable ≥ nisab).
- The results remain visible until you reset the form.
6. Save or donate
- Inputs are automatically saved in your browser local storage so you can return later.
- Click Download Summary to get a text file of the calculation.
Click Donate Zakat to follow your institution’s payment link (replaceable URL); it does not process payments by itself.
Notes on accuracy & differences (why prices may differ)
- Spot vs retail price: The calculator uses spot gold rates from public APIs. Google or local shops often show retail prices which include taxes (GST), making them higher.
- API differences: Different data sources present slightly different spot rates — small differences are normal.
- Purity: The calculator assumes 24k gold for nisab. If your gold is 22k or 18k, consider converting to 24k-equivalent or consult a scholar.
- Local rulings: Some local scholars use silver nisab or a combination; check local fiqh guidance if unsure.
Troubleshooting & Tips
- Gold price shows “Loading…” or “Error”: Click Refresh Gold. If still failing, enter your gold value manually or gold weight in grams with a known per-gram retail figure.
- Currency looks wrong: Use the dropdown to change currency; click Retry Location if geolocation detected the wrong country.
- Results disappear after calculate: The calculator has been updated to keep results visible — if your page still hides them, clear cache and ensure the latest script is loaded.
- Data not saved: The calculator stores data in browser local storage. Clearing browser cache or using incognito will remove saved inputs.
FAQ
Q: What nisab is used?
A: Nisab = 85 grams of 24k gold.
Q: What rate of zakat is used?
A: 2.5% of net zakatable wealth.
Q: Can I use Global Zakat Calculator worldwide?
A: Yes — it supports major global currencies and auto-detects location. For absolute local accuracy, use local retailer price if required.
Q: Can I trust the gold price?
A: The calculator uses reputable public APIs (spot price). For retail calculations, use local dealer rates and include taxes/premiums.