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Zakat on 21k Gold: Nisab & How Much to Pay
How to calculate zakat on 21k gold: purity, the nisab in grams, a ready table, and a free calculator for the OMR amount at today's price.
1. Today's prices (OMR per gram)
Check today's 24k gold and silver price from a gold shop or a trusted website. Prices change daily.
2. Money & assets you've held for a full Hijri year
3. Gold & silver (grams)
4. Subtract
Nisab based on
Many scholars recommend the silver nisab because it is lower and benefits more people in need.
Zakat on 21k gold, in grams
21k gold is 87.5% pure. Zakat is 2.5% of the pure gold's value; the gold nisab equals 97.1 g of 21k gold.
| 21k weight | Pure gold | Zakat (pure gold) |
|---|---|---|
| 50 g | 43.75 g | 1.094 g |
| 100 g | 87.50 g | 2.188 g |
| 250 g | 218.75 g | 5.469 g |
| 500 g | 437.50 g | 10.938 g |
Multiply the zakat grams by today's 24k price per gram for the OMR amount, or use the calculator above.
Questions people ask
What is the nisab for zakat?+
The nisab equals 85 g of pure (24k) gold or 595 g of silver. If your wealth reaches it and you have held it for a full Hijri year, zakat of 2.5% is due.
How do I calculate zakat on 21k gold?+
Multiply the weight by 21/24 to get pure gold, multiply by today's 24k price per gram, and zakat is 2.5% of that. The calculator does this for you.