Zakat Calculator
Estimate zakat at 2.5% on eligible wealth when your total meets or exceeds the nisab threshold. Adjust nisab to your school's guidance.
FAQ for this calculator
- What is nisab?
- Minimum wealth before zakat is obligatory—often tied to gold/silver values; you can override the default here.
- Is the rate always 2.5%?
- 2.5% (1/40) is standard on many asset types—some categories differ under scholarly rules.
- Subtract debts?
- This tool does not net debts—follow your madhab's rules separately.
- Religious ruling?
- No—use for arithmetic only; consult imam or scholar for obligation details.
How to use the zakat calculator
If wealth ≥ nisab, zakat = 2.5% of total eligible wealth in this simple model.
- Sum zakatable assets you hold.
- Set nisab (gold/silver equivalent or proxy).
- Read zakat due if above threshold.
When to use this calculator
- Annual Ramadan zakat planning.
- Checking if savings crossed nisab.
- Quick 2.5% estimate before detailed fiqh review.
Examples & walkthrough
- $25,000 wealth, $5,000 nisab → $625 zakat.
- $4,000 wealth → below default nisab, $0 in this model.