What is a float in CS2 and how can this number be worth thousands of dollars?

There is no doubt that players of Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) wish to have distinctive and expensive weapons. One of the main characteristics that describes the look and price of the skin is its float. In this paper, we will examine float in CS2, its minimal and maximal values, and its relation to the weapon condition levels.

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What is Float in CS2?

The float is a numerical value (ranging from 0.00- 1.00) that measures the specific wear factor of a weapon skin in CS2. This means that because lower float values indicate that a skin is more new or is less used, the lower the float value, the better looking the skin looks. This value is randomly allocated to the skin upon skin acquisition, it is a fixed value hence forth .

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The Lowest Float Value in CS2

The lowest possible float value in CS2 is 0.00. Gunskins that do have such a float value are perceived to be ‘brand new’ and do not have any damage. These types of items are regarded to be the holy grails of most collectors and players as they are extremely rare.

The Highest Float Value in CS2

The maximum float value is 1.00. With this float, gunskins are heavily used and thus have a lot of scratches and scuff marks. These skins are not really in demand in the gaming community but some enjoy these kind of skins for the brutal look that they have.

The Relationship Between Weapon Condition and Float Value in CS2

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A skin's condition in CS2 is determined based on its float value and falls into one of five categories:

1. Factory New: from 0.00 to 0.07

2. Minimal Wear: from 0.07 to 0.15

3. Field-Tested: from 0.15 to 0.38

4. Well-Worn: from 0.38 to 0.45

5. Battle-Scarred: from 0.45 to 1.00

These float values help players, especially buyers, know how a skin looks and the price it is reasonably worth. For example, two skins can be termed “Field-Tested”, however the skin with a higher float is expected to be dirtier and cost less.

Conclusion

It is a no-brainer that understanding what float is in CS2, how it relates to the weapon condition is something every player must appreciate. It helps you strategize on how to go about making transactions in the market. Whether it is skin collecting or just wanting to customize a gamer’s loadout, getting the required understanding of the float will be very helpful.