Who is Zakat al-Fitr owed for?

Every member of the household, including children — the head of household typically pays it on behalf of everyone they're financially responsible for.

Why does the per-person weight vary?

Because schools of thought genuinely differ on the required amount: the Hanafi school accepts a smaller amount (half a Sa') specifically for wheat, while other schools require a full Sa' regardless of food type. Rather than silently picking one figure, this calculator lets you enter your own council's published amount.

Can I pay Zakat al-Fitr in cash instead of food?

The Hanafi school explicitly permits paying the cash value; the classical Maliki, Shafi'i, and Hanbali positions discuss it in terms of food, though most contemporary scholars in those schools allow cash payment given practical circumstances in the West. Check with your local mosque if unsure.

When is Zakat al-Fitr due?

It should be paid before the Eid al-Fitr prayer — many people pay it a few days earlier so it reaches recipients in time to prepare for Eid.

Is Zakat al-Fitr the same as Fidya or Kaffarah?

No — Fidya compensates for fasts permanently unable to be made up, and Kaffarah is a heavier expiation for deliberately breaking a fast. Zakat al-Fitr is a separate, universal end-of-Ramadan obligation unrelated to fasting ability.

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Zakat al-Fitr Calculator

Fitrana due per household member before the Eid al-Fitr prayer.

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Last reviewed 2026-09-07

About the Zakat al-Fitr Calculator

Computes the total Zakat al-Fitr (Fitrana) owed for a household — a fixed per-person charity due before the Eid al-Fitr prayer, based on household size, staple-food weight, and price.

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How to use it

Enter your household member count.
Enter the staple food weight per person (adjustable).
Enter the staple food's price per kg.
Read the total Zakat al-Fitr (Fitrana) due.

Formula

Total Fitrana = household members × staple food weight per person (kg) × price per kg.

Worked example

A household of 4, at 2.5kg/person and $3/kg: $30 total Fitrana.

Sa' weight per person — by school

Sa' weight per person — by school
School	Amount
Hanafi	Half a Sa' (~1.5kg) of wheat, or a full Sa' of other staples
Shafi'i / Maliki / Hanbali	A full Sa', most commonly cited ~2–2.5kg
Default used in this calculator	2.5 kg — adjust to your local council's figure

Interpreting your result

Unlike Zakat on savings, Zakat al-Fitr is owed for every household member regardless of wealth or the Nisab threshold. The per-person weight is a Sa' (a classical volume measure) of staple food, and genuinely varies by school: the Hanafi school accepts half a Sa' (roughly 1.5kg) of wheat specifically, or a full Sa' of other staples like barley, dates, or raisins; the Shafi'i, Maliki, and Hanbali schools require a full Sa' regardless of food type, most commonly cited around 2–2.5kg. This calculator uses 2.5kg as a sensible default, adjustable to your local council's published figure.

Recommendations

• Check your local mosque or fatwa council's published Ramadan figure — many publish an updated cash-equivalent amount each year, and it's the most locally accurate source.

Frequently asked questions

No — they're separate obligations. Zakat al-Fitr is a fixed per-person charity due from every household member before Eid al-Fitr regardless of wealth; Zakat on savings/stocks is 2.5% of wealth above the Nisab threshold, owed only if you're above it.