In Counter-Strike 2, a skin’s Float Value is a precise number between 0.00 and 1.00 that determines its wear and tear. Unlike the general “Condition” category, the float value is a permanent, unique identifier assigned the moment a skin is dropped, unboxed, or crafted.
In some cases even a 0.01 difference in float can mean a hundred-dollar difference in market value. This guide breaks down the math behind the look.
The Five Skin Conditions and Float Ranges
To simplify the market, Valve divides the 0–1 scale into five distinct wear tiers. Use the table below to identify where your skin falls:
| Condition | Float Range | Description |
| Factory New (FN) | 0.00 – 0.07 | Pristine look with minimal to no scratches. |
| Minimal Wear (MW) | 0.07 – 0.15 | Slight wear, often only visible on the corners or barrel. |
| Field-Tested (FT) | 0.15 – 0.38 | Noticeable scratches; the most common “playing” skin. |
| Well-Worn (WW) | 0.38 – 0.45 | Significant paint loss and heavy abrasions. |
| Battle-Scarred (BS) | 0.45 – 1.00 | Extreme wear; some skins may look completely dark or rusted. |
How Float Affects Different Skin Finishes
Not every skin “scratches” the same way. In CS2, float values affect skins based on their finish type:
- Custom Paint Job/Solid Color: These skins (like the AK-47 | Vulcan) show more scratches and silver metal as the float increases.
- Patina/Gunsmith: These skins (like the AWP | Medusa or M4A1-S | Blue Phosphor) don’t usually scratch. Instead, they get darker or lose their luster as the float approaches 1.00.
Understanding Float-Capped Skins
Not all skins can exist in every condition. Some items are float-capped, meaning their range is restricted by the game’s code.
- Example: The AWP | Asiimov is capped at a minimum float of 0.18. This means it is impossible to own a Factory New or Minimal Wear Asiimov.
- Example: Many Doppler finishes are capped at 0.08, making them almost exclusively Factory New.
The Value of Extreme Floats: 0.000x and 0.99x
In the world of high-tier trading, “average” isn’t the goal. Collectors often pay a significant for:
- Low-Float “Triple Zero” Skins: Items with floats like 0.000x are ranked on global leaderboards. They are essential for “Trade-Up Food” to ensure the resulting skin is Factory New.
- High-Float “Blackiimovs”: Some skins become more desirable at maximum wear. A Battle-Scarred AWP | Asiimov with a float above 0.95 (where the scope turns completely black) can sell for many times its market price.
How to Check Your Float on Skinvault
Before you list a skin or accept a trade, you need to look past the “Condition” label. While the CS2 in-game inspect tool displays the exact float, using a dedicated platform like Skinvault gives you the market context you can’t get in-game.
A “Minimal Wear” skin with a 0.07 float is often called “FN-Look” because it is visually indistinguishable from Factory New. On the open market, these “low-float” MW skins can have a higher price than a standard MW item. By checking the full price on these platforms, you ensure you aren’t leaving money on the table by underselling a skin with a good float.
