Quick answer
Float is a numeric wear value associated with an item finish.
An item is the combination of weapon, finish and attributes such as wear, pattern and special status. Keeping those fields separate avoids most comparison errors. Read float values, wear labels and per-item min/max constraints correctly.
Float is a numeric wear value associated with an item finish.
Common wear bands are labels over intervals; exact boundary handling matters.
Some finishes cannot spawn across the full 0–1 range.
Lower float does not always mean a proportional price increase.
How to read the data
Begin with the exact record involved: item name, variant, source and observation date. Then separate a factual game-data field from an estimate, community convention or market inference. This sequence keeps a helpful shorthand from becoming a false claim.
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Practical checklist
- 01Float is a numeric wear value associated with an item finish.
Document the evidence and any remaining uncertainty before using this point in a valuation, simulator or publication.
- 02Common wear bands are labels over intervals; exact boundary handling matters.
Document the evidence and any remaining uncertainty before using this point in a valuation, simulator or publication.
- 03Some finishes cannot spawn across the full 0–1 range.
Document the evidence and any remaining uncertainty before using this point in a valuation, simulator or publication.
- 04Lower float does not always mean a proportional price increase.
Document the evidence and any remaining uncertainty before using this point in a valuation, simulator or publication.
Common mistakes
Treat a listing as a sale
Asking prices can be stale, manipulated or far from executable demand.
Hide model assumptions
Fees, odds and freshness windows must stay visible and editable.
Match the exact variant
Wear, pattern, StatTrak, Souvenir and event identity can change the record.
Keep an unavailable state
Missing evidence should remain missing instead of becoming fabricated data.
Sources and methodology
This guide derives its factual framing from the references below. External sources can change; LootGap records a review date and does not silently replace missing facts.
- ↗ByMykel CSGO-API documentationhttps://github.com/ByMykel/CSGO-API
- ↗Valve game-data referenceshttps://www.counter-strike.net/
Frequently asked questions
What is the main takeaway from “CS2 float explained”?+
Float is a numeric wear value associated with an item finish.
Can this guide guarantee a market result?+
No. It explains item data and decision methods. Prices, liquidity and outcomes can change, and simulated/model results are not guarantees.