Zakat calculator Kuwait
Add up your cash, investments and debts owed to you, take off what you owe now, and see whether you reach the nisab and how much zakat to pay.
The nisab and the gold price come from Kuwait Zakat House, which links its prices to those announced by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
How it's calculated
- Zakatable wealth is cash, investments and collectable debts, less debts due now.
- The nisab is the value of 85 grams of 24 carat gold. Today a gram is KWD 40.730.
- If your wealth reaches the nisab, zakat is 2.5% of it.
An example
With KD 5,000 in savings and the nisab at KD 3,536.85, zakat is KD 125.
Frequently asked questions
What is the nisab today?
The value of 85 grams of 24 carat gold. With gold at KWD 40.730 a gram on November 13, 2026, the calculator shows the amount in dinars.
What rate does Kuwait Zakat House use?
2.5% of zakatable wealth, the rate its own calculator applies.
Does the gold price change?
Yes. Kuwait Zakat House updates it with the prices announced by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, so the nisab moves with the gold price.
Key terms
- Nisab
- The minimum wealth on which zakat is due.
- Zakat al-mal
- Zakat on money and other wealth.
Up-to-date official data
Data checked against the official source on .
Price of one gram of 24 carat gold used for zakat: updated , with the latest figure from Kuwait Zakat House.
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