IP00 vs IP64
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP00 and IP64 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in solid-object protection (level 0 vs 6) and liquid protection (level 0 vs 4). IP00 is rated for no protection and no protection, while IP64 provides dust-tight and splashing water (all directions).
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.
IP64 is dust-tight and resists splashing water from any direction. A solid outdoor-covered rating combining complete dust exclusion with splash tolerance, sitting between IP65 (jets) and IP54 (dust-protected).
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP00
0 — No Protection
IP64
6 — Dust-Tight
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP00
0 — No Protection
IP64
4 — Splashing Water (all directions)
Dust-tight
IP00
No
IP64
Yes
Water-jet resistant
IP00
No
IP64
No
Submersible
IP00
No
IP64
No
Outdoor suitable
IP00
No
IP64
Yes
The exact difference (IP00 vs IP64)
Solid protection
IP00
Level 0 — No Protection
IP64
Level 6 — Dust-Tight
IP00 provides "No Protection" (level 0), while IP64 provides "Dust-Tight" (level 6). IP64 is 6 levels higher.
Liquid protection
IP00
Level 0 — No Protection
IP64
Level 4 — Splashing Water (all directions)
IP00 provides "No Protection" (level 0), while IP64 provides "Splashing Water (all directions)" (level 4). IP64 is 4 levels higher.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP64 offers higher overall protection than IP00. Choose IP64 for harsher environments; IP00 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.