Zakat on Silver Calculator
Enter your silver weight and the live price per gram to see its value and the Zakat due.
Reviewed by the ToolNestr Editorial Team — July 2026
How the silver Zakat calculator works
Silver has always been one of the two metals on which Zakat is assessed, and it sets the lower of the two nisab thresholds. This calculator takes the weight of silver you own, multiplies it by the current price per gram to find its value, and applies the 2.5% Zakat rate once the 612.36-gram nisab is reached. The whole calculation happens in your browser and nothing is stored.
Silver is usually close to pure in coins and bullion, so unlike gold there is no karat factor — the weight you enter is taken at face value. If you weigh in tola, switch the unit and the tool converts at 1 tola = 11.6638 grams. The result tells you the value, whether you have crossed the nisab, and the Zakat owed.
Because silver is inexpensive per gram, its nisab is a low monetary amount. This is why the silver standard is widely recommended: it captures more savers and channels more Zakat to those in need. If your silver alone is under 612.36 grams, combine its value with cash and gold in the main Zakat calculator to see your full position.
The formula explained
Silver value
Value = weight (g) × price per gram.
Zakat due
Zakat = value × 0.025 when weight ≥ 612.36 g.
Worked example
800 g of silver at 0.85 per gram.
Things to keep in mind
Sterling vs pure silver
Sterling silver is 92.5% pure. For precision you can multiply the weight by 0.925, but most people assess household silver at full weight for simplicity and caution.
Combine your wealth
Silver rarely stands alone. Add its value to cash, gold and business assets to judge your total Zakat — small holdings still count toward the threshold.
Price on the due date
Apply the silver price as it stands on your Zakat anniversary, not when you acquired the metal, so the value reflects the moment Zakat falls due.
Pay promptly
Once calculated, give your Zakat to eligible recipients without delay. Prompt payment keeps the obligation fulfilled and the blessing intact.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the silver nisab?
The silver nisab is 612.36 grams of silver. If the silver you own (or its value combined with other wealth) reaches this threshold and a lunar year has passed, Zakat of 2.5% is due.
Why is the silver nisab lower than gold?
The two nisab levels were set at the value of 87.48 g of gold and 612.36 g of silver. Today silver is much cheaper per gram than gold, so the silver nisab is a lower monetary value — which is why many scholars recommend it, as it makes more people liable and benefits the poor.
Can I combine silver with other assets?
Yes. Zakat is assessed on your total wealth — silver, gold, cash, business stock and receivables. If silver alone is below the nisab, add it to your other zakatable assets, which together may exceed the threshold.
Where do I get the silver price?
Use the current market price per gram in your own currency from a reliable bullion source or jeweller. Apply the price on your Zakat anniversary, since metal prices change over time.
Sources & references
This tool uses standard formulas and reference values from:
- • The Qur’an — e.g. Surah an-Nisa (4:11–12, 4:176) for the fixed inheritance shares (fara’id).
- • Sahih al-Bukhari & Sahih Muslim — hadith on inheritance, zakat and nisab thresholds.
- • AAOIFI and recognized fiqh councils (e.g. Islamic Fiqh Academy) for contemporary rulings. aaoifi.com
Rulings differ between scholars and schools (madhahib), and calculated astronomical times/dates may differ from local sighting. Confirm with a qualified scholar before acting.