CS2 Float Value: What It Is and Why It Matters

Every skin in CS2 has a hidden number called Float Value that determines exactly how "new" or "worn" it looks. Understanding float can save money or help you find rare skins.

What is Float Value?

Float Value is a number between 0.00 and 1.00 that determines a skin's visual condition:

• 0.00 = Newest possible (fewest scratches)
• 1.00 = Most worn possible (most scratches)

Important: Float never changes. Using a skin doesn't wear it down.

Conditions and Float Ranges

Float Caps - Not Every Skin Exists in All Conditions

Each skin has a minimum and maximum float possible. Examples:

Tip: Skins that don't exist in FN usually have "best MW" worth more.

How Float Affects Visual

Where scratches appear:

• Knives: On the blade (especially Doppler/Fade)
• Rifles: On the body and magazine
• AWP: On the body and scope
• Gloves: On finger knuckles

Extreme floats are valuable:

• 0.000x (4 zeros): Extremely rare, huge premium
• 0.999x: Rare on some skins, collectible

Rare and Collectible Floats

The "Blackiimov" - AWP Asiimov 0.90+

• Float: 0.90 - 1.00
• Why special: Scope becomes completely black
• Price: 50-200%+ premium over normal BS
• Closer to 1.00, more expensive

Low Float FN Premium

For popular FN skins:

• 0.00x: +20-50% premium
• 0.000x: +50-200%+ premium
• 0.0000x: Depends on skin, can be thousands more

Price examples by float:

AWP Dragon Lore FN:

How to Check Float

In-Game:

• Go to your inventory
• Click on the skin
• Select "Inspect in Game"
• Float appears in description

External tools:

• CSFloat: csfloat.com - most complete
• NTSkins: ntskins.io - fast and visual
• Steam Inventory Helper: Browser extension

Float Database - Finding Rare Skins

CSFloat maintains a database of all registered skins:

• You can search for the world's lowest float skin
• See how many exist of each float range
• Find specific patterns

Interesting records:

• Some skins have float 0.00000001 (8 zeros!)
• Certain skins only exist in very few FN units

When Float Matters Most

✅ Matters a lot:

• Doppler/Fade knives: Scratches are very visible
• AWP Dragon Lore: Huge difference on scope
• Expensive skins: Hundreds/thousands of dollars difference
• Collecting: For collectors, float is everything

⚠️ Matters less:

• Cheap skins: Premium not worth it
• Skins that hide wear: Some look good even with high float
• Play skins: If just for playing, FT usually works

Float Trick: Skins That Look Better Than They Are

Some high float skins look like better condition:

"FT that looks MW":

• AK-47 Vulcan FT 0.15-0.18
• AWP Hyper Beast FT 0.15-0.20
• M4A4 Desolate Space FT 0.15-0.20

"MW that looks FN":

• Any skin MW with float 0.07-0.08

Tip: Buy low float FT or MW to save vs FN.

Float in Trade-Ups

The Trade-Up system considers float:

• Result skin float = average of the 10 skin floats
• To get low float result, use low float skins

Simplified formula:

Result float = (Sum of floats) / 10 * (max - min) + min

Float-Based Investment

Good buys:

• ✅ 0.00x of popular skins (always appreciate)
• ✅ Blackiimov 0.99x (strong niche)
• ✅ "Best" of each skin (lowest float known)

Avoid:

• ❌ Paying premium for average float
• ❌ Low float on cheap/unpopular skins
• ❌ High float without being collectible

Float Value FAQ

Does float change with use?

No. Float is set when the skin is created and never changes.

Is FT 0.15 better than MW 0.14?

Visually they can be equal, but MW 0.14 is worth more for being "higher category."

How to know a skin's float cap?

Sites like CSFloat and wiki.cs.money show each skin's range.

Does float affect StatTrak?

Not directly. StatTrak is independent of float.

Can I improve a skin's float?

No. The only way is to trade for another skin with better float.

Glossary

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Updated February 2026