CS2 Float Value Guide: How Wear Rating Affects Skin Prices in 2026
CS2 Float Value Guide: How Wear Rating Affects Skin Prices in 2026
3|If you've ever wondered why two identical-looking skins have wildly different prices, the answer is float value. This hidden number determines a skin's wear condition and can mean the difference between a $5 skin and a $500 one. Here's everything you need to know about CS2 float values in 2026.
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What Is Float Value?
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Float value is a number between 0.00 and 1.00 assigned to every CS2 skin when it's unboxed or dropped. It determines how worn the skin looks — lower numbers mean less wear, higher numbers mean more wear. This value is permanent and cannot be changed, making low-float skins inherently rarer and more valuable.
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The Five Wear Levels
10|CS2 skins fall into five official wear categories based on their float value:
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- Factory New (FN): 0.00 – 0.07 — Pristine condition, minimal to no visible wear 13|
- Minimal Wear (MW): 0.07 – 0.15 — Slight wear, barely noticeable on most skins 14|
- Field-Tested (FT): 0.15 – 0.38 — Visible wear, most common condition on the market 15|
- Well-Worn (WW): 0.38 – 0.45 — Heavy wear, least common float range 16|
- Battle-Scarred (BS): 0.45 – 1.00 — Maximum wear, darkest and most scratched 17|
Interesting fact: Well-Worn is the rarest wear category because its float range (0.38-0.45) is only 0.07 wide — the narrowest of all five tiers.
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How Float Affects Price
21|The price difference between wear levels can be dramatic. A Factory New AWP Asiimov might sell for $200+, while the same skin in Battle-Scarred condition goes for $40-50. But the relationship isn't always linear:
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- Float caps matter: Some skins have a maximum float of 0.06, meaning they only exist in Factory New. These are naturally more valuable in low float. 24|
- The #1 factor: The absolute lowest float copy of any skin (the "#1 lowest float") commands a massive premium — sometimes 10x the market price. 25|
- Pattern-based skins: For skins like Case Hardened or Fade, float is secondary to pattern. A high-float blue gem Case Hardened can still sell for thousands. 26|
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How to Check Float Value
29|You can check a skin's float value in several ways:
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- In-game inspect: Hover over the skin and look for the wear rating text (e.g. "Factory New"). You can see the exact float by using third-party tools. 32|
- Steam inventory: Use browser extensions like CSGOFloat or Steam Inventory Helper to see exact float values directly in your inventory. 33|
- Third-party databases: Sites like CSGOFloat and FloatDB let you look up any skin's exact float by its inspect link. 34|
- Skin marketplaces: Most third-party marketplaces display float values alongside listings so you can filter by wear. 35|
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Float Value Investing Strategy
38|Savvy traders look for these opportunities:
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- Low-float sniping: Buy skins with float in the bottom 10% of their wear range. A 0.001 FN skin is worth more than a 0.065 FN skin even though both say "Factory New." 41|
- Max-float collecting: Some collectors seek the highest possible float (closest to 1.00) as a novelty. These "black" skins are a niche but growing market. 42|
- Float-banded sets: Collecting all five wear levels of the same skin is a popular challenge that drives demand for Well-Worn copies (the rarest tier). 43|
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Frequently Asked Questions
46|Can float value change over time?
No. Float value is permanently assigned when the skin is generated and never changes. It's stored on Valve's servers and tied to the item's unique ID.
47|Does StatTrak affect float value?
No. StatTrak is a separate attribute. A StatTrak skin can have any float value, and StatTrak adds its own premium on top of the float-based price.
48|What's the most valuable float range?
Float values below 0.001 (commonly called "triple-zero") are the most sought-after, especially for popular skins. A 0.000x float on a desirable knife can multiply its value by 3-10x.
49|Do souvenir skins have float values?
Yes. Souvenir skins have float values like any other skin. However, souvenir skins also have golden stickers applied, which adds a separate layer of collectibility.
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Ready to Hunt for Low-Float Gems?
52|Whether you're sniping low-float bargains or just want to understand why that AWP costs what it does, float value is the key to smart CS2 skin trading. Start exploring and see what hidden gems you can find.
53|Start browsing: Open Cases for Low-Float Skins
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