Understanding Float Values: What is CS2 Float/Wear Rating?

If you are new to CS2 skins, you may have noticed that all skins look different in terms of wear. Some skins look extremely clean and brand new, while others look highly worn down. The appearance of skins is determined by a Wear Rating value, commonly referred to as a float value. In this article, we will examine CS2 float values and how they work.

What is CS2 Float AKA Wear Rating?

Every CS2 skin has a wear value assigned to it when it is created. The value is determined when the skin is unboxed or dropped to a player, and it never changes. The CS2 float value determines the wear value of a skin, which determines the skin’s appearance and overall quality.

Float value ranges between 0 and 1, and the higher the float value is, the more worn the skin appears. Not all skins wear the same, and while some may be extremely affected by float value, others don’t change much. Some skins even have unique easter egg features that can only be visible at a certain wear level.

Do CS2 Skins Wear?

No!

When many players first get into CS2 skins, they may think that skins wear down as they play with them. As it turns out, Valve initially wanted to do this with skins but decided against it. No matter how much you play with a skin, it will always have the same wear level until it is destroyed in a trade-up. Even when trading with other players, the wear value of a skin always stays the same.

CS2 Skin Float Values

There are five different levels of skin wear in CS2. While individual wear value impacts how skins look, most float values within each level look similar for the most part. The wear levels work in the following order:

• Factory New (FN) Float Value – 0.00 – 0.07
• Minimal Wear (MW) Float Value – 0.07 – 0.15
• Field Tested (FT) Float Value – 0.15 – 0.38
• Well Worn (WW) Float Value – 0.38 – 0.45
• Battle Scarred (BS) Float Value – 0.45 – 1.00

When skins are listed on marketplaces, they are usually arranged by their wear level. In CS2, this is referred to as the “exterior,” but most players will refer to it as the wear rating. Also, not all skins have a complete 0 to 1 range of float value. For example, all gloves range between a float of 0.06 and 0.8, and the AWP | Graphite ranges from 0 to just 0.12, spanning just 12% of the complete float range. Let’s take a more in-depth look into each of the wear levels.

Factory New – 0.00 – 0.07

Factory New skins are the least worn version of a skin. They have little to no wear and look brand new for the most part. They may have a few scratches, but the paint finish will be almost perfect. Factory new skins are almost always the most expensive due to their clean appearance and rarity.

Minimal Wear – 0.07 – 0.15

Minimal Wear skins are a great choice if you want relatively unscraped skin at a more affordable price. Minimal wear, especially after the 0.10 point, is where you first start to see scratches and paint chips in skins. However, compared to higher floats, Minimal Wear is still very clean.

Field Tested – 0.15 – 0.38

Field Tested is the most common wear rating due to its massive range, and it is pretty much the perfect middle when it comes to appearance. At a Field Tested float value, skins will have noticeable wear, such as large scrapes and spots missing paint, but the skin’s design is still apparent. Because Field Tested is such an extensive range, you should check the skin’s float and look for a lower float value when buying Field Tested skins because a 0.18 skin may be listed for the same price as a 0.35!

Well Worn – 0.38 – 0.45

Well Worn skins tend to look quite damaged and are definitely on the lower end of skin appearance. At this point, it can be challenging to make out the original design of the skin, and intricate details are impossible to see. Skins also start to look much darker at the Well Worn value.

Battle Scarred – 0.45 – 1.00

Battle Scarred skins are the absolute bottom of the barrel. While 0.45 may not look too terrible, once you get past 0.75, more of the gun is pointless than painted. Battle Scarred skins have little detail, and their only character lies in their destroyed appearance rather than the actual design of the skin.

How Does Float Value Affect Skin Prices?

Float values significantly impact the price of skins. For example, the #1 lowest float version of a skin may be worth hundreds and even thousands of dollars more than the regular Factory New version. Similarly, extremely high floats and unique float values impact the price of skins. However, it can be hard to tell whether a skin is worth overpaying for solely because of its float value.

Should you Pay Extra for Lower Float Values?

This question entirely depends on the skin. For the most part, skins with three or more zeroes in the float(0.009 or lower) are worth more than skins with two zeroes(0.01 or higher). The amount of extra pay for a float usually depends on the number of zeroes in the float rather than the number itself. However, the amount of extra pay can be challenging to determine. We suggest getting a second opinion from a trusted price checker or looking at marketplace listings for float values. For example, if a 0.0001 version of a skin is listed a significant amount of times on a marketplace for around $200, then you can assume that $200 is a fair price for that float value. However, this is dangerous, as some marketplace listings can be highly inflated. When determining overpay for a float value, your best bet is to consult price checkers.