IP00 vs IP06
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP00 and IP06 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in liquid protection (level 0 vs 6). IP00 is rated for no protection and no protection, while IP06 provides no protection and powerful water jets (12.5 mm nozzle).
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.
With IP06, an enclosure receives no protection against solid objects and protection against powerful water jets. Water projected in powerful jets by a 12.5 mm nozzle against the enclosure from any direction shall have no harmful effects.. It is an IEC 60529 ingress protection code combining first-digit (solid) level 0 with second-digit (liquid) level 6.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP00
0 — No Protection
IP06
0 — No Protection
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP00
0 — No Protection
IP06
6 — Powerful Water Jets (12.5 mm nozzle)
Dust-tight
IP00
No
IP06
No
Water-jet resistant
IP00
No
IP06
Yes
Submersible
IP00
No
IP06
No
Outdoor suitable
IP00
No
IP06
Yes
The exact difference (IP00 vs IP06)
Solid protection
IP00
Level 0 — No Protection
IP06
Level 0 — No Protection
Both IP00 and IP06 share the same solid protection: No Protection.
Liquid protection
IP00
Level 0 — No Protection
IP06
Level 6 — Powerful Water Jets (12.5 mm nozzle)
IP00 provides "No Protection" (level 0), while IP06 provides "Powerful Water Jets (12.5 mm nozzle)" (level 6). IP06 is 6 levels higher.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP06 offers higher overall protection than IP00. Choose IP06 for harsher environments; IP00 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.