IP00 vs IPX6
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP00 and IPX6 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 IPX6 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.
IPX6 resists powerful water jets (12.5 mm nozzle, 100 kPa) with solid protection not specified. Suitable for heavy-rain or hose-exposed equipment where dust sealing is not required.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP00
0 — No Protection
IPX6
0 — No Protection
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP00
0 — No Protection
IPX6
6 — Powerful Water Jets (12.5 mm nozzle)
Dust-tight
IP00
No
IPX6
No
Water-jet resistant
IP00
No
IPX6
Yes
Submersible
IP00
No
IPX6
No
Outdoor suitable
IP00
No
IPX6
Yes
The exact difference (IP00 vs IPX6)
Solid protection
IP00
Level 0 — No Protection
IPX6
Level 0 — No Protection
Both IP00 and IPX6 share the same solid protection: No Protection.
Liquid protection
IP00
Level 0 — No Protection
IPX6
Level 6 — Powerful Water Jets (12.5 mm nozzle)
IP00 provides "No Protection" (level 0), while IPX6 provides "Powerful Water Jets (12.5 mm nozzle)" (level 6). IPX6 is 6 levels higher.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IPX6 offers higher overall protection than IP00. Choose IPX6 for harsher environments; IP00 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.