IP00 vs IP6X
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP00 and IP6X are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in solid-object protection (level 0 vs 6). IP00 is rated for no protection and no protection, while IP6X provides dust-tight and no protection.
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.
IP6X is fully dust-tight—no ingress of dust whatsoever—with water protection not specified. The highest solid-protection rating, used where complete dust exclusion is critical.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP00
0 — No Protection
IP6X
6 — Dust-Tight
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP00
0 — No Protection
IP6X
0 — No Protection
Dust-tight
IP00
No
IP6X
Yes
Water-jet resistant
IP00
No
IP6X
No
Submersible
IP00
No
IP6X
No
Outdoor suitable
IP00
No
IP6X
No
The exact difference (IP00 vs IP6X)
Solid protection
IP00
Level 0 — No Protection
IP6X
Level 6 — Dust-Tight
IP00 provides "No Protection" (level 0), while IP6X provides "Dust-Tight" (level 6). IP6X is 6 levels higher.
Liquid protection
IP00
Level 0 — No Protection
IP6X
Level 0 — No Protection
Both IP00 and IP6X share the same liquid protection: No Protection.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP6X offers higher overall protection than IP00. Choose IP6X for harsher environments; IP00 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.