Solid foreign object and water resistance rating (IP ratings) guide

Last Update date : Jul 11. 2024

Ingress Protection (IP) ratings indicate a product's protection against the entry of solids and water. Learn about the features of each solid foreign object and water resistance rating and what the numbers on the rating mean.

Water splashes on the Galaxy devices.

Note: The information provided regarding solid foreign object and water resistance ratings follows the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), under the standard 60529.

Solid foreign object and water resistance rating indication

The first number measures solid foreign object resistance on a scale from 0 to 6, with 6 being the best protection. The second number measures water resistance from 0 to 8.

Solid foreign object and water resistance rating levels

Rate

Solid foreign object resistance

Water resistance

0

No protection

No protection

1

Protected against solid foreign objects of 50 mm Ø and greater

Protected against vertically falling water drops

2

Protected against solid foreign objects of 12.5 mm Ø and greater

Protected against vertically falling water drops when enclosure tilted up to 15°

3

Protected against solid foreign objects of 2.5 mm Ø and greater

Protected against spraying water

4

Protected against solid foreign objects of 1.0 mm Ø and greater

Protected against splashing water

5

Dust-protected

Protected against water jets

6

Dust-tight

Protected against powerful water jets

7

-

Protected against the effects of temporary immersion in water

8

-

Protected against the effects of continuous immersion in water

* Ø = Diameter

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