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Zakat calculator.
Clarity for your giving.

Understand what you own, work out what is due, and give with a clear intention.

Start with a quick estimate in pounds. Use the full calculator for gold by weight, investments, pensions and a detailed breakdown.

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Zakat Calculator

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Estimated Zakat (2.5%)—

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2.5%Usual annual rate on eligible wealth
NisabCheck the threshold for your date
One lunar yearConfirm your hawl anniversary
Know what to include

Different assets.
A clearer calculation.

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01

Cash & savings

Bank accounts, cash ISAs and money you hold.

02

Gold & jewellery

Value your gold, account for purity and understand the different rulings.

03

Shares & pensions

Find the right approach for your investments and pension scheme.

04

Business & debts

Identify eligible stock, receivables and permitted deductions.

The essentials

How much Zakat
should I pay?

For cash and similar assets, the usual calculation is 2.5% of net eligible wealth once the relevant nisab and hawl conditions are met.

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A worked example
Eligible assets
£12,000
Permitted deductions
− £2,000
Net eligible wealth
£10,000
Zakat at 2.5%
£250

Illustrative figures. This assumes the applicable nisab and lunar-year conditions are met.

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Practical guidance.
Purposeful giving.

This calculator is published by World Aid Network, whose work includes supporting access to medical care. Calculation guidance explains its sources and assumptions so you can make informed decisions.

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Questions, answered

Before you calculate

Clear answers to common starting points. For unusual assets or a personal ruling, speak with a qualified scholar.

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How do I calculate Zakat?
Add eligible assets, subtract permitted liabilities, compare the net balance with your chosen nisab and check the lunar-year condition. For cash and similar wealth, the usual rate is 2.5% of the whole net eligible amount.
What is the nisab for Zakat?
Nisab is the minimum threshold used in the assessment. This calculator uses 612.36g of silver or 87.48g of gold, multiplied by an indicative GBP price. The amount changes with metal prices. Another recognised weight convention uses 595g silver and 85g gold.
How much Zakat is due on £10,000?
£250, if £10,000 is your net eligible wealth and the applicable nisab and hawl conditions are met. The calculation is £10,000 × 0.025. A balance alone does not establish whether Zakat is due.
Is this calculator free to use?
Yes. There is no fee or account requirement. The full calculator can save inputs in your browser. A save link contains readable financial information, so only share it with someone you trust.
Does Zakat have to be paid in Ramadan?
Your Zakat anniversary determines when annual wealth Zakat becomes due. Ramadan is a popular time to give, but an earlier obligation should not be postponed just to reach Ramadan. Advance payment has its own conditions.

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