HP 12C value (October 2026)

Calculator · 1981

Typical sale price (used)

$14–$26

Middle of the market ≈ $17.59 · 1,421 for sale on eBay

List at

$19.99

The going asking price, with room for offers.

Quick sale

$12.99

Priced to sell within days.

Based on current eBay asking prices (99 matching listings, Oct 20, 2026), discounted to estimate sold prices; updated weekly. Parts-only, untested and accessory listings are left out.

Price history

Oct 5, 2026: $20 median askOct 12, 2026: $21 median askOct 19, 2026: $20 median ask
Oct 5, 2026Median ask (line) and middle half of asks (band), weeklyOct 19, 2026

Listed on eBay now

Asking prices at the last refresh, cheapest to dearest. Some may have sold since.

About the HP 12C

The HP 12C financial calculator, introduced in 1981 and in continuous production since, uses RPN entry and is one of only four calculators permitted in CFA exams. Check the display for missing segments, the keys for reliable presses, and the battery compartment.

What affects the price

  • Screen: no dead rows or faded segments.
  • The slide cover, charging/USB cable and battery (rechargeable models).
  • Engravings from schools and exam-mode lights are common and lower the price a little.

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FAQ

How much is a HP 12C worth?+

As of October 2026, a used HP 12C typically sells for about $14–$26, based on 99 current eBay listings. Asking prices are discounted about 12% to estimate what it actually sells for.

What should I list a HP 12C for?+

List at around $19.99 to sit mid-pack with room for offers, or around $12.99 to sell it quickly. Condition, what’s included and good photos move it up or down.

Are these sold prices?+

No. eBay only shares sold prices with approved partners, so this guide uses current asking prices on eBay (items for sale right now), drops accessories, parts-only and outlier listings, and discounts the middle of the range to estimate the sale price. It is updated weekly.

How do I check the value of my own HP 12C?+

Use What’s It Worth? to search live eBay listings with your exact description and condition, or the FlipperTools extension to see sold prices on eBay’s own search pages.

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