CS2 Float: Full Guide to CS2 Wear Ratings

Ever wonder why two skins of the same kind can look totally different? That’s where CS2 float comes in! Whether you’re aiming for a factory new beauty or a battle-worn relic, understanding float can help you snag the perfect skin and even make smarter trades. Let’s dive into the world of float values and why they matter for your collection!

What is Float in CS2?

A float value is a skin’s wear rating in CS2. It’s a number between 0.00 and 1.00 that tells you how worn or fresh your skin looks. The lower the number, the newer and shinier the skin; the higher it is, the more beat-up it gets. Float value is super important because it doesn’t just affect how a skin looks—it also determines its market value.

The difference between a low-float and high-float skin can be striking, like with the AK-47 | Legion of Anubis:

CS2 float difference example – AK-47 | Legion of Anubis

Skins will show wear differently depending on several factors. During the process of designing a skin, creators decide how the skin should look in different wear ratings. The finish style of the skin, also chosen by the creator, has a big impact on how it shows wear.

For example, Custom Paint Job skins like the Legion of Anubis shown above get very scuffed at high floats, while Patina skins like Case Hardened only get a little darker.

How CS2 Float Values Work

The float value of a skin is set at the time a skin is generated. It can’t be changed in any way, which means that skins don’t degrade in CS2. Your Factory New skins are safe—they won’t gradually start showing wear and tear.

While the maximum possible float range is between 0.00 and 1.00, some skins have smaller ranges. For example, the M4A1-S | Hot Rod has a float range of only 0.00–0.08.

Float values are sorted into five ranges for easier classification: Factory New is the lowest float, while Battle-Scarred is the highest. We’ll look at these wear conditions in more detail in the next section.

How to Check the Float Value of a Skin

For skins that you own, all you need to do is right-click the skin in your CS2 inventory, select “Inspect”, and you’ll see the float value listed under the skin’s details.

However, it won’t be so easy to check the exact float of skins listed on the Steam Community Market. This requires installing a browser add-on, like Steam Inventory Helper or CSGOFloat Market Checker, which will automatically display float values when you browse listings.

CS2 Float Ranges and Wear Ratings

Here are the CS2 float ranges:

Factory New (0.00 – 0.07)
Minimal Wear (0.07 – 0.15)
Field-Tested (0.15 – 0.38)
Well-Worn (0.38 – 0.45)
Battle-Scarred (0.45 – 1.00)

Let’s look at some examples—we’ll use an AWP skin to see what each wear condition can look like.

Factory New (0.00 – 0.07)

AWP | Wildfire — Factory New

In Factory New condition, the skin shows no wear at all.

Minimal Wear (0.07 – 0.15)

AWP | Wildfire — Minimal Wear

Minimal Wear skins can show barely noticeable scuffs and scratches.

Field-Tested (0.15 – 0.38)

AWP | Wildfire — Field-Tested

Many skins in Field-Tested condition will still feature an intact design, but with visible signs of use.

Well-Worn (0.38 – 0.45)

AWP | Wildfire — Well-Worn

As the name suggests, a lot of wear is to be expected in this condition.

Battle-Scarred (0.45 – 1.00)

AWP | Wildfire — Battle-Scarred

Battle-Scarred is as damaged as it gets—for some skins, the design will be hardly recognizable, especially for Custom Paint Job finishes.

CS2 Float in Skin Trading

Float is one of the key factors that affect the value of a skin. Typically, skins with the lowest float are more expensive than those with higher float values.

Checking the Float Value

When buying or selling skins, pay attention the exact float value, not just the wear condition. If you’re looking at listings of a skin with 0.00 and 0.05 float, they will both belong in the Factory New condition, but the 0.00 skin is in fact much more valuable than the 0.05, due to its rarity.

With some skins, there are major visual differences between skins with the same wear condition, due to a difference in float. Take a look at these images of AK-47 | Nightwish:

AK-47 | Nightwish — Battle-Scarred, Float 0.457

Both of these are technically Battle-Scarred! The first one has a float value of 0.457, and the second almost 1.

This is another reason why you should always check the float value of a skin you want to buy—it could look completely different from what you expect based only on the wear condition.

Rare and Special Float Values or Conditions

As we’ve already mentioned, the rule of thumb is that lower-float skins will be more expensive. That’s not always the case, though!

Skins at either extreme end of the spectrum, so with the lowest possible float or highest possible float, will be much, much more expensive than other floats. So, you could see a situation in which a Battle-Scarred skin with a float of 0.99997 would be more expensive than a Factory New one at 0.054. It’s not so much about the appearance of these skins, but more about the rarity and collectible value.

Some skins are also more popular in their Battle-Scarred versions. For example, AWP | Asiimov skins in Battle-Scarred condition can be more expensive than those with the lowest float values. They’re affectionately known as “Blackiimovs,” due to the all-black scope they sport.

Battle-Scarred AWP | Asiimov, AKA “Blackiimov”

Okay, that about covers everything there is to know about CS2 float! Here’s hoping you enjoyed your introduction to CS2 wear conditions—it’s worth knowing what to look for when trading, collecting, or even looking for a good deal on your dream skin. And if you have a lot of skins to swap for a new one, head to our Exchanger today!

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