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IP Rating Decoder
Decode any IP code per IEC 60529. Select digits or type the full code to see solid and liquid protection levels, test conditions, and typical applications.
Results
What is an IP Rating?
The IP (Ingress Protection) code is defined by IEC 60529 and classifies the degree of protection provided by enclosures for electrical equipment. It consists of the letters “IP” followed by two digits.
First Digit — Solid Object Protection
| Digit | Protection | Object Size | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | None | — | No protection against contact or ingress |
| 1 | >50 mm | Hand | Protection against large body surfaces |
| 2 | >12.5 mm | Finger | Protection against fingers or similar objects |
| 3 | >2.5 mm | Wire | Protection against tools, thick wires |
| 4 | >1 mm | Fine wire | Protection against most wires, screws |
| 5 | Dust-protected | — | Limited ingress of dust permitted (no harmful deposit) |
| 6 | Dust-tight | — | No ingress of dust; complete protection |
Second Digit — Liquid Ingress Protection
| Digit | Protection | Test Details |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | None | No protection |
| 1 | Dripping water | Vertically falling drops, 10 min, 1 mm/min |
| 2 | Dripping (15° tilt) | Drops at 15° from vertical, 2.5 min per side |
| 3 | Spraying water | Spray up to 60° from vertical, 5 min, 10 L/min |
| 4 | Splashing water | Splashing from any direction, 5 min, 10 L/min |
| 5 | Water jets | 6.3 mm nozzle, any direction, 3 min, 12.5 L/min |
| 6 | Powerful jets | 12.5 mm nozzle, any direction, 3 min, 100 L/min |
| 7 | Immersion (1 m) | Up to 1 m depth, 30 minutes |
| 8 | Continuous immersion | Beyond 1 m depth (per manufacturer spec) |
| 9 | High-pressure hot | Close-range high-pressure, 80°C water, per ISO 20653 |
Note: An “X” in place of a digit (e.g. IPX4) means the product was not rated for that category. It does not mean zero protection.
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