Gold Zakat Calculator
Gold zakat is 2.5% of the value of kept gold that meets the nisab (85g pure gold) and has been held for one year (haul). Gold price uses the current Kijang Emas selling price (RM 576.04/g).
This calculation is a guide only. Please confirm with your state zakat authority.
Frequently asked questions
How many grams of gold before zakat is due?
The nisab for gold is 85 grams of pure gold. At today's price that is roughly RM 48,964. If your gold reaches or passes that threshold and you have held it for one haul (a full lunar year, about 354 days), zakat becomes payable.
How much gold zakat do I pay?
The rate is 2.5% of the current market value of the gold, not of what you originally paid for it. So the calculation is: weight in grams × today's gold price × 2.5%.
Do I pay zakat on jewellery I wear?
It depends on your state. Worn jewellery is assessed against the uruf — the customary amount considered reasonable for personal use — and only the portion exceeding that uruf is zakatable. The uruf differs by state, and some states treat worn gold differently altogether, so confirm with your state religious authority.
Is stored gold treated differently from worn gold?
Yes. Gold kept as savings or investment rather than worn is assessed on the plain nisab of 85 grams plus one haul, with no uruf allowance. This is the more straightforward of the two cases.
Where do I pay gold zakat in Malaysia?
Through your state zakat authority — for example Lembaga Zakat Selangor, or PPZ-MAIWP in the Federal Territories. Each state collects its own zakat, and their officers can also confirm the current uruf that applies to you.