IP00 vs IP32
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP00 and IP32 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in solid-object protection (level 0 vs 3) and liquid protection (level 0 vs 2). IP00 is rated for no protection and no protection, while IP32 provides > 2.5 mm — tool / wire 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.
Under IEC 60529, IP32 specifies protection against solid objects larger than 2.5 mm and protection against vertically falling drops of water when the enclosure is tilted up to 15° from its normal position.. It is an IEC 60529 ingress protection code combining first-digit (solid) level 3 with second-digit (liquid) level 2.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP00
0 — No Protection
IP32
3 — > 2.5 mm — Tool / Wire
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP00
0 — No Protection
IP32
2 — Dripping Water at 15° Tilt
Dust-tight
IP00
No
IP32
No
Water-jet resistant
IP00
No
IP32
No
Submersible
IP00
No
IP32
No
Outdoor suitable
IP00
No
IP32
No
The exact difference (IP00 vs IP32)
Solid protection
IP00
Level 0 — No Protection
IP32
Level 3 — > 2.5 mm — Tool / Wire
IP00 provides "No Protection" (level 0), while IP32 provides "> 2.5 mm — Tool / Wire" (level 3). IP32 is 3 levels higher.
Liquid protection
IP00
Level 0 — No Protection
IP32
Level 2 — Dripping Water at 15° Tilt
IP00 provides "No Protection" (level 0), while IP32 provides "Dripping Water at 15° Tilt" (level 2). IP32 is 2 levels higher.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP32 offers higher overall protection than IP00. Choose IP32 for harsher environments; IP00 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.