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Zakat on 18k Gold: Nisab & How Much to Pay
How to calculate zakat on 18k gold: purity, the nisab in grams, a ready table, and a free calculator for the KWD amount at today's price.
1. Today's prices (KWD 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.
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Zakat on 18k gold, in grams
18k gold is 75.0% pure. Zakat is 2.5% of the pure gold's value; the gold nisab equals 113.3 g of 18k gold.
| 18k weight | Pure gold | Zakat (pure gold) |
|---|---|---|
| 50 g | 37.50 g | 0.938 g |
| 100 g | 75.00 g | 1.875 g |
| 250 g | 187.50 g | 4.688 g |
| 500 g | 375.00 g | 9.375 g |
Multiply the zakat grams by today's 24k price per gram for the KWD 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.