IP00 vs IP69K
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP00 and IP69K are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in solid-object protection (level 0 vs 6) and liquid protection (level 0 vs 9K). IP00 is rated for no protection and no protection, while IP69K provides dust-tight and high-pressure, high-temp water jets.
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.
IP69K is dust-tight and resists high-pressure (8–10 MPa), high-temperature (80 °C) water jets. The highest IP rating, required for food, beverage, and pharmaceutical washdown environments.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP00
0 — No Protection
IP69K
6 — Dust-Tight
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP00
0 — No Protection
IP69K
9 — High-Pressure, High-Temp Water Jets
Dust-tight
IP00
No
IP69K
Yes
Water-jet resistant
IP00
No
IP69K
Yes
Submersible
IP00
No
IP69K
Yes
Outdoor suitable
IP00
No
IP69K
Yes
The exact difference (IP00 vs IP69K)
Solid protection
IP00
Level 0 — No Protection
IP69K
Level 6 — Dust-Tight
IP00 provides "No Protection" (level 0), while IP69K provides "Dust-Tight" (level 6). IP69K is 6 levels higher.
Liquid protection
IP00
Level 0 — No Protection
IP69K
Level 9 — High-Pressure, High-Temp Water Jets
IP00 provides "No Protection" (level 0), while IP69K provides "High-Pressure, High-Temp Water Jets" (level 9). IP69K is 9 levels higher.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP69K offers higher overall protection than IP00. Choose IP69K for harsher environments; IP00 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.