IP00 vs IP02
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP00 and IP02 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in liquid protection (level 0 vs 2). IP00 is rated for no protection and no protection, while IP02 provides no protection and dripping water at 15° tilt.
IP00 offers no protection against solid objects or moisture. It is suitable only for indoor, climate-controlled environments where the equipment is fully enclosed within another protective housing.
Engineered to deliver no protection against solid objects and protection against vertically falling drops of water when the enclosure is tilted up to 15° from its normal position.. Classified as IEC 60529 ingress protection code IP02, it pairs solid level 0 with liquid level 2.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP00
0 — No Protection
IP02
0 — No Protection
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP00
0 — No Protection
IP02
2 — Dripping Water at 15° Tilt
Dust-tight
IP00
No
IP02
No
Water-jet resistant
IP00
No
IP02
No
Submersible
IP00
No
IP02
No
Outdoor suitable
IP00
No
IP02
No
The exact difference (IP00 vs IP02)
Solid protection
IP00
Level 0 — No Protection
IP02
Level 0 — No Protection
Both IP00 and IP02 share the same solid protection: No Protection.
Liquid protection
IP00
Level 0 — No Protection
IP02
Level 2 — Dripping Water at 15° Tilt
IP00 provides "No Protection" (level 0), while IP02 provides "Dripping Water at 15° Tilt" (level 2). IP02 is 2 levels higher.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP02 offers higher overall protection than IP00. Choose IP02 for harsher environments; IP00 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.