Zakat on 10 Tola Gold: Above Nisab, 2.5% Due
By the Editorial Team · reviewed against our sources · updated September 2026 · guidance, not a fatwa
Quick answer: Ten tola of gold is about 116.64 grams, which is above the gold nisab of 87.48 g (roughly 7.5 tola). So 10 tola on its own is Zakatable: once you have held it for a full lunar year, Zakat of 2.5% of its market value becomes due. Ten tola exceeds nisab by about 2.5 tola, so there is a clear margin above the threshold.
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Zakat on gold is 2.5% of its current market value once your gold (alone or with other wealth) reaches nisab and a lunar year (hawl) has passed. Scholars differ on gold jewellery worn for personal use — Hanafi includes it; many others exempt it. Guidance only, not a fatwa.
Key takeaways
- 10 tola = about 116.64 g, comfortably above the 87.48 g gold nisab.
- Because it clears nisab, 10 tola is Zakatable on its own.
- Zakat becomes due after one full lunar year (hawl) of holding it.
- The rate is 2.5% of the gold’s current market value.
- The live tool above shows the exact amount for 10 tola today.
Is 10 tola above the nisab?
Yes. The gold nisab is 87.48 grams, about 7.5 tola. Ten tola is roughly 116.64 grams, so it clears the threshold by around 29 grams, or about 2.5 tola. Unlike one or five tola, this holding is Zakatable in its own right; you do not need to add cash or silver for the obligation to apply, although any additional wealth is assessed alongside it.
How the amount is calculated
Zakat is 2.5% of market value. For ten tola you value 116.64 g at the current rate for its purity and take one-fortieth. We do not publish a rupee or dollar figure here, because gold prices change daily and a printed number would quickly be wrong. The live tool above applies the current rate and displays the exact amount for ten tola the moment you load the page.
22k vs 24k for 10 tola
Purity affects the pure-gold content, and both readings stay above nisab. 24k is treated as pure, 22k is 91.6%, 21k is 87.5% and 18k is 75%. Ten tola of 24k holds the full 116.64 g of gold, while ten tola of 22k holds about 106.8 g of pure gold, both well over the 87.48 g line. The 24k holding is worth more, so entering the correct karat in the calculator gives an accurate Zakat figure.
Tola and grams
One tola equals 11.6638 grams, so ten tola is 116.638 grams. To convert your own figure, multiply tola by 11.6638 for grams, or divide grams by 11.6638 for tola. With ten tola you are safely above nisab, so small measurement differences will not change whether Zakat applies, though they do affect the exact amount you pay. If your jewellery mixes karats, weigh each purity separately and let the calculator value them, rather than lumping everything together at a single rate.
When Zakat is due
Clearing nisab starts the clock rather than ending it. Zakat on ten tola falls due after a complete lunar year, the hawl, provided your wealth stays at or above nisab throughout. A common practice is to set one fixed date in the Islamic calendar and value all your assets on that day every year, paying 2.5% of the qualifying total.
A note on tola in Pakistan, India and Bangladesh
Ten tola is a familiar holding across Pakistan, India and Bangladesh, where gold is traded and gifted in tola rather than grams. Whatever unit your dealer uses, convert at 11.6638 g per tola so you can compare cleanly against the 87.48 g nisab and confirm, as here, that you are above it.
Related: gold Zakat calculator, learn about the nisab threshold, or return to the main Zakat calculator.
This page is general guidance, not a fatwa. Nisab constants, purity percentages and the 2.5% rate are fixed, but rulings on mixed assets and debts vary by school and situation. For a binding decision on your wealth, consult a qualified scholar.
Frequently asked questions
Is Zakat due on 10 tola of gold?
Yes. Ten tola is about 116.64 g, above the 87.48 g nisab, so Zakat is due after you have held it for one full lunar year.
How many grams is 10 tola of gold?
Ten tola equals about 116.64 grams (10 x 11.6638 g), which exceeds the gold nisab by roughly 2.5 tola.
How much Zakat do I pay on 10 tola?
It is 2.5% of the market value of the gold. The live tool above applies today's rate and shows the exact figure for ten tola.
Does 22k or 24k matter for 10 tola?
Both stay above nisab, but 24k is pure and 22k is 91.6% pure, so a 24k holding is worth more. Enter the karat in the calculator for accuracy.
When exactly is the Zakat due?
After one full lunar year (hawl) from the date your wealth reached nisab, provided you stayed at or above nisab throughout that year.