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.

0.0 (Factory New) ← → 1.0 (Battle-Scarred)

💡 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
Factory New (FN)
Pristine condition with minimal wear. Highly sought after by collectors and traders.
Minimal Wear
0.07 - 0.15
Minimal Wear (MW)
Slight wear visible but still in excellent condition. Popular choice for trading.
Field-Tested
0.15 - 0.38
Field-Tested (FT)
Noticeable wear but design remains clear. Good balance of price and appearance.
Well-Worn
0.38 - 0.45
Well-Worn (WW)
Significant wear with faded colors. Budget option for expensive skins.
Battle-Scarred
0.45 - 1.00
Battle-Scarred (BS)
Heavy wear with significant scratches. Lowest price tier but some patterns are valuable.

How to Check CS2 Float Values - 5 Methods

Knowing how to check float values quickly and accurately is essential for CS2 trading. Here are the most effective methods ranked by speed and convenience.

Method 1: CS2 Float Checker Extension (Fastest)

⚡ Instant Float Display
  • 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

🎮 CS2 Native Method
  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

🌐 Online Tools
  • 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

🔧 Alternative Extension

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

🏪 Marketplace Integration

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

Speed: Instant on supported sites

🚀 Pro Tip: Use CS2 Float Checker extension for the fastest results. It shows float values, investment scores, and pattern detection instantly as you browse Steam Market.

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

Understanding how different factors impact skin value helps you make smarter investment decisions. Research shows four key factors determine CS2 skin prices:

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
Base Battle-Scarred (0.65 float) $1,800
Field-Tested (0.25 float) $2,800
Minimal Wear (0.10 float) $4,500
Factory New (0.03 float) $7,000
Factory New (0.001 float) $15,000+

Float difference alone creates 8x price variation!

CS2 Float Ranges Explained - Visual Breakdown

Each wear condition has specific float ranges that determine the skin's appearance. Understanding these ranges helps identify good deals and overpriced items.

Factory New (0.00 - 0.07) - The Premium Tier

✨ Factory New Characteristics
Visual Appearance:
  • Pristine, glossy finish
  • No visible scratches
  • Vibrant colors at full saturation
  • Perfect sticker placement areas
Trading Insights:
  • 0.00x floats worth 200-500% more
  • 0.06x often looks identical to 0.03x
  • Best for long-term investment
  • Highest liquidity in market

Minimal Wear (0.07 - 0.15) - The Sweet Spot

🎯 Why MW Offers Best Value

Many traders consider Minimal Wear the "sweet spot" for 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

💰 Field-Tested Value Zones
Float zones within Field-Tested:
  • 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

FT skins offer the best bang for buck, especially for play skins rather than investments.

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
AK-47 Jet Set 0.00 1.00 Factory New Full range available
💎 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.

Record CS2 Float Values - The Extremes

Extreme float values create collector markets at both ends of the spectrum. These record-breaking items command premium prices.

🏆 Lowest Known Floats

  • M4A4 Howl: 0.00000000010431
  • AWP Dragon Lore: 0.00000614
  • AK-47 Fire Serpent: 0.0600148
  • Karambit Fade: 0.0000032

These items sold for 50-100x normal FN prices

🎯 Highest Known Floats

  • P250 Sand Dune: 0.9999863
  • AWP Safari Mesh: 0.9999742
  • AK-47 Safari Mesh: 0.9999698
  • Rust Coat Knives: 0.99+ valued

Max float "meme" skins have cult following

How Float Affects Skin Value

Example: AK-47 Redline Price by Float

Factory New Range

0.001x $200-300
0.03x $80-120
0.06x $50-70

Field-Tested Range

0.15x $15-20
0.25x $12-16
0.36x $10-14
📈 Trading Tip: The difference between a 0.001 and 0.069 Factory New skin can be 300-500% in price. Always check float values before trading.

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, especially for certain skins where high wear creates unique looks.

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

Understanding Float Caps

Not all skins can exist in every wear condition. Many skins have float caps that limit their wear range.

Common Float Cap Examples

AWP Dragon Lore

Float Range: 0.00 - 0.99

Available in all wear conditions

M4A4 Howl

Float Range: 0.00 - 0.99

All conditions (Contraband item)

Glock Fade

Float Range: 0.00 - 0.08

Factory New and some Minimal Wear only

AK-47 Fire Serpent

Float Range: 0.06 - 0.80

Minimal Wear to Battle-Scarred only

⚠️ Important: Always verify a skin's float cap before trading. A "Factory New" skin that caps at 0.06 is much rarer than one that can go to 0.00.

Float-Based Trading Strategies

🎯 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
💎 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
📊 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

Using CS2 Float Checker Extension

Our extension provides professional float analysis tools to help you make better trading decisions.

Implemented Features

🔍 Instant Float Display

See exact float values directly on Steam Market listings without opening inspect links

💯 Investment Scoring

Intelligent 1-10 rating system factoring float quality, rarity, and special patterns

💎 Doppler Phase Detection

Automatic identification of Ruby, Sapphire, Black Pearl, Emerald, and Phases 1-4

🎨 Fade Percentage

Calculate fade percentages for supported weapons like Glock, Huntsman, etc.

📊 Visual Float Bars

Color-coded indicators showing exact wear position within ranges

📋 Click-to-Copy

One-click copying of float values, investment scores, and other data

Advanced Scoring Algorithm

🧠 How Investment Scoring Works
  • 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, +1 for Phase 4
  • Fade Bonus: +3 for 95%+ fade, +2 for 90%+ fade, +1 for 80%+ 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.

📈 Distribution Patterns
  • 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.