What is a float value in CS2?
The float value (also called wear value) is a decimal between 0.00 and 1.00 that Counter-Strike 2 assigns to every skin when it drops. The float determines how scratched, faded, or pristine the skin looks in-game. Two skins with the same name can look noticeably different depending on their float.
How float values map to wear conditions
CS2 splits the 0.00-1.00 float range into five wear tiers: Factory New (0.00-0.07), Minimal Wear (0.07-0.15), Field-Tested (0.15-0.38), Well-Worn (0.38-0.45), and Battle-Scarred (0.45-1.00). A skin with a 0.001 float is one of the cleanest possible examples of its wear tier and usually commands a premium.
Why float value matters for price
Within the same wear tier, lower floats look better and sell for more. Float-capped or low-float skins in Factory New condition can sell for 2-10x the average price of their tier, especially for rare patterns. Marketplaces like CSFloat surface the exact float of every listing so buyers can choose.
