Question 1

What exactly is a CS2 float value and why does it matter?

Accepted Answer

Float is a 0.00–1.00 decimal that defines how worn a skin looks. It's assigned by Valve on unbox and never changes. It matters because it directly controls the wear category (Factory New through Battle-Scarred) and the visual condition of the skin — a 0.01 float looks nearly flawless, while a 0.95 float shows heavy scratching and paint loss. On high-tier knives and rifles, a 0.01 difference can shift the price by hundreds or thousands of dollars.

Question 2

How do I check the float value of a skin I own?

Accepted Answer

In CS2, open your inventory, right-click the skin, and select 'Inspect in Game.' The updated 2024 inspect panel shows the float value natively. For marketplace listings, CSBoard pulls and displays the exact float on every item page — you can see it at /en/items/ without needing any external tools. Third-party sites like CSFloat also offer browser extensions that read float from the Steam API.

Question 3

Which float range is best for trading and liquidity?

Accepted Answer

Minimal Wear (0.07–0.15) is the liquidity sweet spot. It looks nearly clean on most skins, costs significantly less than Factory New, and attracts both players and collectors. Field-Tested (0.15–0.38) is the most traded category overall due to lower entry prices. Factory New (0.00–0.07) commands the highest premiums but sells slower. On CSBoard, you can filter by exact wear category at /en/items/ using the tier filter.

Question 4

Does float affect all skins equally?

Accepted Answer

No. Some skins like the AWP Asiimov have a float cap (0.18–1.00), meaning they can never appear Factory New. Others like Doppler knives only show wear on the blade corner, making a 0.00x float extremely valuable. Paint-heavy skins like the Dragon Lore or Howl show wear very visibly and are highly float-sensitive. Gloves and certain finishes like Crimson Web actually look better at higher floats because the web pattern becomes more visible.

Question 5

Can I sell a skin with a high float value on CSBoard?

Accepted Answer

Yes. CSBoard is a P2P marketplace with zero trading fees and no commission. You list your skin at any price, and the float value is displayed transparently to buyers. High-float skins still sell — they just trade at the lower end of the wear category's price range. Battle-Scarred knives with rare patterns or stickers often attract collectors looking for specific looks. List yours at /en/sell with instant USDT payout on TRC20, BEP20, Solana, or TON.

Question 6

What's the difference between float value and pattern index?

Accepted Answer

Float controls wear — how scratched or faded the skin looks. Pattern index (0–999 or 0–1000 depending on the finish) controls the placement of the texture or design — where the blue appears on a Case Hardened, or where the web sits on a Crimson Web. Both are assigned randomly on unbox and both affect price. A low-float skin with a bad pattern can be worth less than a higher-float skin with a top-tier pattern. Always check both before buying.

Wear Category	Float Range	Price vs. FT (Knives)	Liquidity
Factory New	0.00 – 0.07	1.4x – 3.0x	Moderate
Minimal Wear	0.07 – 0.15	1.1x – 1.5x	High
Field-Tested	0.15 – 0.38	Baseline (1.0x)	Very High
Well-Worn	0.38 – 0.45	0.7x – 0.9x	Low
Battle-Scarred	0.45 – 1.00	0.5x – 0.8x	Niche

CS2 Float Values Explained: How Wear Affects Skin Price in 2026

Wear Category vs. Float Range vs. Typical Price Multiplier

5 Skins Where Float Values Matter Most

AWP Dragon Lore

Karambit Doppler (Sapphire)

M4A4 Howl

AK-47 Fire Serpent

Desert Eagle Blaze

Live Float-Sorted Listings on CSBoard

Karambit Doppler

M9 Bayonet Lore

AWP Asiimov

AK-47 Vulcan

Glock Fade

Frequently Asked Questions

Browse Skins by Exact Float Value