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Hand Tap Market Prices

Current market data for hand taps based on 57,178 listings.

What you'll usually pay

$12.97 typical price
Most are between$8$38
Brand new$13.73
Used$19.95
On sale now57,178

💡 Used ones cost about 45% more here.

👉 In short easy summary

Value is found in smaller thread sizes like #10-24 and 1/4 in - 20, which sit closer to the market median. Larger sizes such as 5/8 in - 11 command a significant premium with a 54% delta.

Price by tap thread size

#10-24
$13.97+8%
1/4 in - 20
$14.33+10%
5/16 in - 18
$15+16%
1/2 in - 13
$17.6+36%
3/8 in - 16
$17.99+39%
5/8 in - 11
$19.99+54%

Why? Prices increase with tool size, ranging from 13.97 for #10-24 to 19.99 for 5/8 in - 11.

Price by brand

Not Specified
$14.1+9%
OSG
$17.5+35%
Unbranded
$17.49+35%
Regal Cutting Tools
$20+54%
Union Butterfield
$19.99+54%

Why? Specialized brands like Regal Cutting Tools (20) carry a premium over non-specified listings (14.1).

🛒 Some on sale right now

Common questions

What is the median price for a new hand tap?

The median price for new hand taps is 13.73.

Are used hand taps generally cheaper than new ones?

No, the used median is 19.95, which is higher than the new median of 13.73.

Which thread size is the most expensive on average?

The 5/8 in - 11 size is the most expensive with a median of 19.99.

How we got these numbers

Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $8$38, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked July 29, 2026.