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Float Values2024-01-01•15 min read

CS2 Float Value Guide 2024

The complete guide to understanding, checking, and trading CS2 float values for maximum profit

What is Float Value?

Float value is a decimal number between 0.0 and 1.0 that determines the wear condition and visual appearance of CS2 weapon skins. The lower the float value, the better the item's condition.

Key Insight: Float value directly affects both the visual appearance and market value of skins. A 0.001 float AK-47 Redline can be worth 10x more than a 0.36 float version.

Wear Conditions & Float Ranges

Factory New (0.00 - 0.07)

Pristine condition with minimal wear. Highly sought after by collectors and traders.

  • Visual: Pristine, glossy finish with no visible scratches
  • Trading: 0.00x floats worth 200-500% more
  • Value: 0.06x often looks identical to 0.03x
  • Investment: Best for long-term holding

Minimal Wear (0.07 - 0.15)

The "Sweet Spot" - Many traders consider Minimal Wear the best value.

  • 0.07-0.10: Virtually identical to Factory New but 30-50% cheaper
  • 0.10-0.12: Minor edge wear barely visible in-game
  • 0.12-0.15: Still clean appearance at significant discount

Trading Strategy: Target 0.07-0.09 MW for FN looks at MW prices

Field-Tested (0.15 - 0.38)

The Budget Option - Good balance of price and appearance.

  • 0.15-0.20: "Low float FT" - Premium pricing
  • 0.20-0.30: Standard FT - Average market price
  • 0.30-0.37: High float FT - Discount pricing

Well-Worn (0.38 - 0.45)

Significant wear with faded colors. Budget option for expensive skins.

Battle-Scarred (0.45 - 1.00)

Heavy wear with significant scratches. Lowest price tier but some patterns are valuable.

How to Check CS2 Float Values - 5 Methods

Method 1: CS2 Float Checker Extension (Fastest ⚡)

  • Install our Chrome extension from the Web Store
  • Browse Steam Market - floats appear automatically
  • No clicking or copying inspect links required
  • See investment scores and pattern detection
  • Speed: Instant (0 seconds)

Best for: High-volume traders and market sniping

Method 2: In-Game Inspection

  1. Right-click the item in inventory
  2. Select "Inspect in Game"
  3. Look for wear rating in item description
  4. Float value shown as decimal number
  5. Speed: 10-15 seconds per item

Best for: Checking your own inventory items

Method 3: Web Float Checkers

  • Copy the inspect link from Steam
  • Paste into web float checker
  • Get detailed float and pattern data
  • Works on any device with internet
  • Speed: 20-30 seconds per item

Best for: Detailed analysis without extensions

Method 4: Steam Inventory Helper

Popular browser extension showing floats on hover. Good alternative but lacks investment scoring and pattern detection features.

Speed: 2-3 seconds per hover

Method 5: Third-Party Marketplaces

Sites like CSFloat, DMarket, and Skinport display float values directly. Convenient but limited to their inventory.

Speed: Instant on supported sites

What Affects CS2 Skin Value? The 35-30-20-15 Rule

Float Value (35% Impact)

  • Primary driver of condition pricing
  • 0.00x floats command huge premiums
  • Each 0.01 difference matters in FN range

Rarity (30% Impact)

  • Covert (Red) skins most valuable
  • Knife and glove skins premium tier
  • Collection and case availability

Pattern (20% Impact)

  • Blue gems, max fades, rare patterns
  • Doppler phases (Ruby, Sapphire)
  • Case Hardened blue percentage

Stickers/Tags (15% Impact)

  • Katowice 2014 stickers add massive value
  • Tournament stickers from majors
  • Name tags and StatTrak™ counters

Real Example: AWP Dragon Lore

| Condition | Float | Price | |-----------|-------|-------| | Battle-Scarred | 0.65 | $1,800 | | Field-Tested | 0.25 | $2,800 | | Minimal Wear | 0.10 | $4,500 | | Factory New | 0.03 | $7,000 | | Factory New (Low Float) | 0.001 | $15,000+ |

Float difference alone creates 8x price variation!

Float Cap System - Why Some Skins Can't Be Factory New

Not all skins exist in every wear condition. Float caps create artificial scarcity that dramatically affects prices.

High-Value Float Capped Skins

| Skin Name | Min Float | Max Float | Best Condition | Price Impact | |-----------|-----------|-----------|----------------|--------------| | AWP Dragon Lore | 0.00 | 0.70 | Factory New | No BS = Higher FT prices | | AK-47 Fire Serpent | 0.06 | 0.76 | Minimal Wear | No FN = MW worth 5x more | | Glock-18 Fade | 0.00 | 0.08 | Factory New | FN only = All valuable | | AWP Asiimov | 0.18 | 1.00 | Field-Tested | No FN/MW = FT premium | | M4A4 Radiation Hazard | 0.06 | 0.80 | Minimal Wear | MW cap = High value |

Investment Tip: Float-capped skins in their best condition are excellent long-term investments. A MW Fire Serpent (capped at 0.06) will always be valuable since FN doesn't exist.

Float-Based Trading Strategies

Strategy 1: The Float Upgrade Strategy

Buy a skin with poor float, then trade up to better float versions over time.

  • Start with 0.06 FN → Trade to 0.03 FN → Target 0.01 FN
  • Each upgrade increases value significantly
  • Requires patience but very profitable

Strategy 2: The Float Snipe Strategy

Look for mis-priced items where sellers don't understand float value impact.

  • 0.00x float items listed at normal FN prices
  • High-tier patterns with good float values
  • Use CS2 Float Checker extension to spot opportunities

Strategy 3: The Float Range Analysis

Study which float ranges offer the best value-to-appearance ratio.

  • 0.07-0.10 MW often looks nearly identical to FN
  • 0.15-0.20 FT can be great value for expensive skins
  • Some BS skins have unique character at high float

Special Float Values

Ultra Low Float (0.000x - 0.009x)

These are extremely rare and valuable. A 0.0001 float skin is worth significantly more than a regular Factory New.

  • Top 1% of all Factory New items
  • Collectors pay premium prices
  • Often called "flawless" by traders

Max Float (0.99x - 1.00)

Maximum wear Battle-Scarred items have their own collector market.

  • Rust Coat skins look better with high float
  • Some Case Hardened patterns shine at max wear
  • Niche but profitable market segment

Using CS2 Float Checker Extension

Our extension provides professional float analysis tools:

Key Features

  • Instant Float Display: See exact float values directly on Steam Market listings
  • Investment Scoring: Intelligent 1-10 rating system
  • Doppler Phase Detection: Automatic identification of Ruby, Sapphire, Black Pearl, Emerald
  • Fade Percentage: Calculate fade percentages for supported weapons
  • Visual Float Bars: Color-coded indicators showing exact wear position
  • Click-to-Copy: One-click copying of float values and data

Advanced Scoring Algorithm

  • Rarity Bonus: +3 for Covert, +2 for Classified, +1 for Restricted
  • Float Bonus: +3 for <0.001, +2 for <0.01, +1 for <0.07
  • Doppler Bonus: +4 for Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald, +2 for Phase 2
  • Fade Bonus: +3 for 95%+ fade, +2 for 90%+ fade
  • Weapon Bonus: +1 for popular knives (Karambit, M9, Butterfly)

Pro Tip: Items scoring 8+ are typically undervalued gems worth investigating. The system automatically detects Doppler phases and fade percentages to give accurate investment ratings.

Advanced Float Concepts

Float Distribution

Float values are not evenly distributed. Understanding the actual distribution helps identify truly rare items.

  • 0.000-0.003: Ultra rare, less than 0.1% of all items
  • 0.003-0.010: Very rare, approximately 1% of items
  • 0.010-0.030: Rare, about 5% of items
  • 0.030-0.070: Common Factory New range

Float Precision

CS2 stores float values with limited precision, creating "float bands" where multiple items share identical values.

Technical Detail: CS2 uses 32-bit floating point precision, meaning some float values are impossible (like exactly 0.10000000). This creates gaps in the distribution that advanced traders exploit.