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