Float Value

The hidden decimal (0.00–1.00) that determines how worn a CS2 skin looks.

Every CS2 skin has a float value — a number between 0.00000000 and 1.00000000 that determines how scratched, faded, or battle-worn the skin appears in-game. Lower float values mean a cleaner look; higher values mean more visible wear.

How float maps to wear condition

The float value falls into one of five wear ranges:

ConditionFloat range
Factory New (FN)0.00 – 0.07
Minimal Wear (MW)0.07 – 0.15
Field-Tested (FT)0.15 – 0.38
Well-Worn (WW)0.38 – 0.45
Battle-Scarred (BS)0.45 – 1.00

Not every skin can exist in every condition. Each skin has a minimum and maximum float defined by its finish. For example, the AWP | Dragon Lore has a float range of 0.00–0.70, so it can never drop in Battle-Scarred.

Why float matters for pricing

Two skins in the same wear tier can look very different. An FT skin at 0.15 looks almost Minimal Wear, while an FT at 0.37 looks close to Well-Worn. Collectors pay premiums for "low float" skins — especially in the Factory New and Minimal Wear ranges where small differences in wear are visually obvious.

Float caps and trade-ups

In trade-up contracts, the outcome skin's float is calculated as a weighted average of the input skins' floats, scaled to the output skin's float range. This means you can influence the wear of your trade-up result by carefully selecting input float values.

Frequently asked questions

What is a float value in CS2?

A float value is a decimal number between 0 and 1 that determines how worn a CS2 skin looks. Lower values mean less visible wear.

Does float value affect skin price?

Yes. Within the same wear tier, skins with lower float values typically command higher prices because they look cleaner.

Can I see a skin's float value in-game?

You can inspect a skin in your inventory to see its wear tier, but the exact float requires a third-party tool or the Steam API.

What is the best float value?

0.00000000 is the theoretical minimum. In practice, the lowest float depends on the skin's defined minimum float cap.

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