Gold zakat in tola — how many tola is the nisab?
The nisab is legally 85 grams of pure gold. But gold trading in India, Pakistan and the Gulf runs on tola, so converting the number is a practical necessity rather than a luxury.
The basic conversion
1 mithqal = 4.3752 grams
1 troy ounce = 31.1034768 grams
Gold nisab = 85 g ÷ 11.6638038 = 7.288 tola
That is roughly seven and a quarter tola. Holding seven and a quarter tola of pure gold, or the equivalent, is the threshold.
Conversion table by karat
The nisab is 85g of pure gold. If you buy lower-karat gold you need a larger gross weight to reach the same nisab. The table shows both forms:
| Karat | Grams required | In tola | Rounded up |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24K | 85.00 g | 7.29 tola | about 8 tola |
| 22K | 92.73 g | 7.95 tola | about 8 tola |
| 21K | 97.14 g | 8.33 tola | about 9 tola |
| 18K | 113.33 g | 9.72 tola | about 10 tola |
| 14K | 145.71 g | 12.49 tola | about 13 tola |
Figures use the widely accepted 85g nisab. On the precise estimate of87.48g they rise by roughly 2.9%.
Using tola in the calculator
The calculator above has a "Unit" field. Choose "tola" and enter your weight in tola; results are shown in grams. For example, enter 8 tola at 22K to see whether you have reached the nisab.
Why tola specifically?
Tola is an old Indian unit that spread through gold trading from India and Pakistan into the Gulf and Africa. A large share of visitors to this site come from the Indian and Pakistani diaspora, which is why tola is a primary option in the calculator rather than an afterthought.
Frequently asked questions
How many tola are in the gold nisab?
The 85g gold nisab equals 7.29 tola, since one tola is 11.6638038 grams. So roughly seven and a quarter tola.
How many grams are in one tola?
One tola is exactly 11.6638038 grams. A mithqal is 4.3752 grams, and a troy ounce is 31.1034768 grams. The tola conversion is exact, not approximate.
Is the nisab measured in tola or grams?
In Shariah the nisab is 85 grams of pure gold. Converting to tola is simply a convenience, and it is widely used in India, Pakistan and the Gulf because gold trading there runs on tola. The calculator supports conversion in both directions.
What is the nisab for 22K gold in tola?
92.73 grams, or about 7.95 tola. So 8 tola of 22K gold is enough to reach the nisab.