The Zakat Calculator

Zakat Calculator USA

By the Editorial Team · reviewed against our sources · updated September 2026 · guidance, not a fatwa

Calculate your Zakat for the USA in dollars ($). This free calculator works out 2.5% on your gold, cash, savings, shares and business wealth once it is above the nisab threshold. In the USA the calculator’s live prices are already in dollars — just enter your assets and it sets the nisab in USD.

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💵 Cash & bank

🪙 Gold & silver

📈 Investments & business

➖ Deduct debts

This is guidance, not a fatwa. Zakat rules vary by school and circumstance — consult a qualified scholar for a binding ruling on your situation.

Nisab in dollars ($)

Nisab is the value of 87.48g of gold or 612.36g of silver — the silver value is lower and recommended. Use today’s live figures as a reference and adjust the price-per-gram field to your local rate:

Gold nisab (87.48g)$12,055.14
Silver nisab (612.36g)$1,268.27
Gold / gram$137.80
Silver / gram$2.07

Live spot prices. Most scholars recommend the silver nisab as it benefits more recipients. · 27 Sep 2026

New to Zakat? Start with what Zakat is and how to calculate it.

General guidance, not a fatwa. Rulings vary by school of thought (madhhab) and circumstance — confirm with a qualified scholar.

Frequently asked questions

How do I calculate Zakat in the USA?

Total your gold, cash, savings, shares and business assets in dollars ($), subtract debts due, and if above nisab pay 2.5%.

What is the nisab in dollars ($)?

Nisab is the value of 87.48g of gold or 612.36g of silver in dollars ($); the silver value is lower and recommended. Enter your local gold rate to set it exactly.