CS2 Float Guide: How Wear Values Affect Skin Prices in 2026
- ▸Float is a hidden 0.00–1.00 wear number that controls a skin's visual condition — lower is cleaner
- ▸Factory New (0.00–0.07) commands up to 10x the price of Battle-Scarred (0.45–1.00) for the same skin
- ▸CSBoard lets you filter 36,000+ skins by exact float range at /en/items?float_min=0&float_max=0.07
- ▸A 0.000x float AWP Dragon Lore sold for $61,000 — float can be the single biggest price multiplier
Float value — often called wear rating — is a decimal number between 0.00 and 1.00 that Valve assigns to every CS2 skin the moment it's unboxed or dropped. It dictates which of the five wear categories the skin falls into: Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested, Well-Worn, or Battle-Scarred. But float is more than just a label. Two Field-Tested skins can look completely different because one sits at 0.15 and the other at 0.37. Serious traders price skins down to the fourth decimal place.
On CSBoard, you can search by precise float ranges — not just the broad wear category. That matters when a 0.07001 Minimal Wear M4A4 Howl trades for $1,200 more than a 0.06999 Factory New copy. The marketplace indexes ~36,000 skins with live Buff163-anchored prices, so you always see what a specific float is actually worth.
Some skins have a minimum float above 0.00. The AWP Dragon Lore, for example, cannot drop below 0.01 — a true 0.000x Dragon Lore is impossible. Always check a skin's float range before hunting for a low-float grail.
Top 5 Skins Where Float Dictates the Price
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AWP Dragon Lore
The most float-sensitive skin in CS2. A 0.01 vs 0.06 can mean a $10,000 difference.
0.00x adds $15K+ - 2
M4A4 Howl
Contraband rarity plus extreme float sensitivity. Sub-0.01 copies rarely appear on public markets.
0.00x adds $5K+ - 3
AK-47 Fire Serpent
Factory New Fire Serpents are among the rarest AK skins. Float under 0.07 is the holy grail.
0.06x adds $2K+ - 4
Karambit Doppler
Doppler finishes show scratches clearly. A flawless corner on a 0.00x Karambit is a collector's target.
0.00x adds $800+ - 5
Desert Eagle Blaze
The Blaze has a tiny Factory New float range (0.00–0.08). A 0.000x Blaze is a true rarity.
0.00x adds $400+
Float Ranges & Typical Price Multipliers
| Wear Category | Float Range | Visual Wear | Price vs BS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Factory New | 0.00 – 0.07 | Minimal to none | 5x – 10x |
| Minimal Wear | 0.07 – 0.15 | Light scratches | 3x – 5x |
| Field-Tested | 0.15 – 0.38 | Visible wear | 1.5x – 2x |
| Well-Worn | 0.38 – 0.45 | Heavy wear | 1.2x – 1.5x |
| Battle-Scarred | 0.45 – 1.00 | Maximum wear | 1x (baseline) |
On CSBoard, use the float slider on any item page to set a custom range (e.g., 0.00–0.01). This instantly filters live P2P listings so you only see the cleanest copies available for direct purchase.
Low-Float Gems Listed on CSBoard Right Now
Frequently Asked Questions
Find Low-Float Skins on CSBoard
CSBoard charges 0% for deposits and direct item-for-item exchanges without money. P2P marketplace sales carry a 2% selling fee. Instant sell is a separate buyout offer; check its quote and the chosen payout method’s fees and timing before confirming.
Search by Float →Live prices
Current market prices for the skins in this guide — updated continuously.
