How Much Zakat on Gold? 7.5 Tola Nisab Explained
Gold Nisab is 7.5 tola (87.48g). Below: quick amounts for 1, 7.5, and 10 tola, jewelry rulings, and a free calculator.
At a glance: Zakat by tola weight
| Gold weight | Grams (approx.) | Zakat due (2.5%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tola | 11.66g | None on gold alone (below 7.5 tola Nisab) |
| 7.5 tola (Nisab) | 87.48g | 0.1875 tola (or 2.5% of market value) |
| 10 tola | 116.64g | 0.25 tola (or 2.5% of market value) |
Enter your local gold rate in the calculator below to convert weight into cash Zakat. Full asset mix (cash + silver + gold): use the Zakat calculator.
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Nisab Threshold Reached! Zakat is Obligatory
Your gold (8 tola) exceeds the 7.5 tola Nisab threshold. The 2.5% Zakat due is 0.200 tola of pure gold or approximately 48,000 in cash currency.
When calculating Zakat, many people wonder whether they must include the gold and silver jewelry they wear regularly. The answer depends on which school of Islamic jurisprudence (Madhab) you follow, as this is a topic with valid scholarly disagreement (Ikhtilaf). For a deeper tola-by-tola walkthrough, see Zakat on gold in tola.
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The Hanafi Position: Zakat is Obligatory
The Hanafi school of thought holds that Zakat is strictly obligatory on all gold and silver, regardless of whether it is worn daily, kept for special occasions, or stored in a safe. This ruling is based on general Quranic warnings against hoarding gold and silver, as well as specific Hadith where the Prophet (PBUH) warned women wearing gold bracelets about the fire of Hell if they did not pay Zakat on them.
If you follow the Hanafi school, you must weigh all your gold and silver jewelry. If the total weight meets or exceeds the gold Nisab (87.48 grams / 7.5 tola), you must pay 2.5% of its current market value. See also Hanafi vs Shafi'i Zakat rules.
The Shafi'i, Maliki, and Hanbali Position: Zakat is Exempt
The Shafi'i, Maliki, and Hanbali schools generally hold that jewelry intended for personal, permissible wear is exempt from Zakat. They view personal jewelry similarly to personal clothing or a personal car—items used for personal benefit rather than for hoarding or business growth.
However, this exemption comes with conditions:
- The jewelry must not be kept purely as an investment or store of wealth.
- The quantity of jewelry must not be deemed "excessive" or extravagant according to local customs.
- If the jewelry is broken and not intended for repair or wear, it becomes subject to Zakat.
What Should You Do?
Most contemporary scholars advise that while the exemption of the majority schools is completely valid to follow, paying Zakat on all gold (the Hanafi position) is more cautious, safer for one's hereafter, and provides more benefit to the poor. Ultimately, you should consult a local scholar you trust and follow their guidance consistently.