Livestock Zakat Calculator
Zakat on grazing livestock follows fixed nisab thresholds with different rules for goats, cattle and camels. Enter your animal counts below to see exactly what is due on each kind, using the classical thresholds shown in the reference table.
Enter your animal counts above — the results appear here instantly.
Important condition
Zakat on livestock is due only when the animals have been owned for a full lunar year and have grazed freely on open pasture for most of that year. Animals stall-fed for the whole year, animals bought with the intention of trade, and animals below the nisab count owe no livestock zakat (trade stock is instead counted by its market value).
Nisab reference table
| Goats / Sheep | Zakat due |
|---|---|
| 1 – 39 | No zakat |
| 40 – 120 | 1 goat |
| 121 – 200 | 2 goats |
| 201 – 399 | 3 goats |
| 400 and above | 1 goat per 100 |
| Cattle | Zakat due |
|---|---|
| 1 – 29 | No zakat |
| 30 – 39 | 1 calf of 1 year (tabi) |
| 40 – 59 | 1 calf of 2 years (musinnah) |
| 60 – 69 | 2 calves of 1 year |
| 70 and above | 1 calf of 1 year per 30 + 1 calf of 2 years per 40 |
| Camels | Zakat due |
|---|---|
| 1 – 4 | No zakat |
| 5 – 9 | 1 goat |
| 10 – 14 | 2 goats |
| 15 – 19 | 3 goats |
| 20 – 24 | 4 goats |
| 25 – 35 | 1 bint makhad (she-camel of 1 year) |
| 36 – 45 | 1 bint labun (she-camel of 2 years) |
| 46 – 60 | 1 hiqqah (she-camel of 3 years) |
| 61 – 75 | 1 jadhaah (she-camel of 4 years) |
| 76 – 90 | 2 bint labun |
| 91 – 120 | 2 hiqqah |
| 121 and above | 1 bint labun per 40 + 1 hiqqah per 50 |
How to use
- Enter the number of goats/sheep, cattle and camels you own — whole animals only.
- The zakat due on each kind appears instantly in the result cards above.
- Check the nisab reference table to confirm the band your herd falls in.
- Remember the lunar-year ownership and free-grazing condition before giving zakat.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
From how many goats does zakat start?
Zakat on goats and sheep starts at 40 animals: 40 to 120 owes 1 goat, 121 to 200 owes 2, 201 to 399 owes 3, and 400 or more owes 1 goat per 100.
What is the nisab for cattle zakat?
The nisab for cattle is 30: 30 to 39 owes a 1-year-old calf, 40 to 59 a 2-year-old calf, 60 to 69 two 1-year-old calves, and 70 or more one 1-year-old calf per 30 plus one 2-year-old calf per 40.
From how many camels does zakat start?
Zakat on camels starts at 5: 5 to 9 owes 1 goat, rising to 4 goats at 20 to 24, then 25 to 35 owes a 1-year-old she-camel (bint makhad), with higher bands shown in the reference table.
What is the condition for livestock zakat?
The animals must have been owned for a full lunar year and must have grazed freely on open pasture for most of the year.