Zakat Nisab Calculator
Nisab values in Egyptian pounds · 2026-11-12
The nisab is the minimum wealth on which zakat is due. It is commonly set at 85 grams of gold or 595 grams of silver. Zakat is 2.5% of eligible wealth held for a full lunar year. This calculator is a general guide, not a fatwa: please consult a qualified scholar for your own situation.
581,411.39Gold (85 g) · EGP
52,707.14Silver (595 g) · EGP
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Zakat due (2.5%)
Frequently asked questions
What is the nisab for zakat?
The nisab is the minimum amount of wealth after which zakat becomes due, commonly 85 grams of gold or 595 grams of silver.
Which nisab should I use, gold or silver?
Scholars differ. Many contemporary scholars use the silver nisab because it is lower and benefits more people in need, while others use gold. Ask a scholar you trust.
How much is zakat?
Zakat on cash, gold and silver is 2.5% of the total eligible wealth held for a full lunar year.
Daily reference rate, not live. Banks and exchange offices use their own buy and sell rates and fees.