The Complete Guide to Using Our Trade Up Calculator
What is a Trade Up Calculator?
A trade up calculator is an essential tool for Counter-Strike 2 traders. It helps you predict outcomes before committing to a trade up contract. By analyzing your input skins, our calculator determines probability distributions, expected values, and potential float ranges for output items.
How Trade Up Contracts Work
Every trade up contract requires exactly 10 input skins of the same rarity tier. The CS2 system calculates an average float value from all inputs. This average, combined with the output skin's float ranges, determines the final wear condition.
Understanding float ranges is crucial for profitable trading. Each skin has minimum and maximum float values that define its wear boundaries. Our trade up calculator displays these ranges clearly, helping you select optimal input skins for your desired outcome.
Step-by-Step Calculator Usage
- Select collection: Choose the collection for your trade up contract. Each collection has unique output possibilities.
- Choose rarity: Pick the rarity tier of your input skins. Output will be one tier higher.
- Add input skins: Select 10 items carefully. Consider their float values and prices.
- Analyze float ranges: Our trade up calculator shows the predicted output float based on your input average.
- Review outcomes: See all possible results with their probabilities and current market prices.
Optimizing Your Input Skins
The key to profitable trade up contracts lies in smart input skin selection. Low-float inputs produce low-float outputs within the target's float range. However, don't overpay for unnecessarily low floats if the output float cap makes it irrelevant.
Our trade up calculator helps you find the sweet spot. You'll see exactly which float ranges matter for each potential output. This prevents wasted money on premium input skins when cheaper alternatives achieve identical results.
Understanding Float Range Mechanics
Float ranges vary significantly between skins. Some items have narrow ranges (e.g., 0.00-0.08 for Factory New only), while others span the entire 0.00-1.00 spectrum. The trade up contract formula applies your average input float to the output's specific float range.
For example, with input skins averaging 0.10 float, an output skin with 0.00-0.50 range would receive approximately 0.05 float (Factory New). Our trade up calculator performs these calculations automatically for every possible outcome based on your selected input skins.
Pro Tips for Maximum Profit
- Always verify float ranges before purchasing input skins.
- Use our trade up calculator to compare multiple contract configurations.
- Consider market liquidity when evaluating trade up contract outcomes.
- Balance input costs against expected value for optimal ROI.