IP01 vs IP13
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP01 and IP13 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in solid-object protection (level 0 vs 1) and liquid protection (level 1 vs 3). IP01 is rated for no protection and vertically dripping water, while IP13 provides > 50 mm — back of hand and spraying water (up to 60°).
IP01 provides no protection against solid objects and protection against vertically falling drops of water. Dripping water shall have no harmful effects.. It is an IEC 60529 ingress protection code combining first-digit (solid) level 0 with second-digit (liquid) level 1.
The IP13 rating offers protection against solid objects larger than 50 mm and protection against spraying water. Water sprayed at an angle up to 60° on either side of the vertical shall have no harmful effects.. It is an IEC 60529 ingress protection code combining first-digit (solid) level 1 with second-digit (liquid) level 3.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP01
0 — No Protection
IP13
1 — > 50 mm — Back of Hand
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP01
1 — Vertically Dripping Water
IP13
3 — Spraying Water (up to 60°)
Dust-tight
IP01
No
IP13
No
Water-jet resistant
IP01
No
IP13
No
Submersible
IP01
No
IP13
No
Outdoor suitable
IP01
No
IP13
No
The exact difference (IP01 vs IP13)
Solid protection
IP01
Level 0 — No Protection
IP13
Level 1 — > 50 mm — Back of Hand
IP01 provides "No Protection" (level 0), while IP13 provides "> 50 mm — Back of Hand" (level 1). IP13 is 1 level higher.
Liquid protection
IP01
Level 1 — Vertically Dripping Water
IP13
Level 3 — Spraying Water (up to 60°)
IP01 handles 0.1 mm/min drip rate (Vertically Dripping Water), while IP13 handles 80 kPa (tube) / 50 kPa (nozzle) (Spraying Water (up to 60°)). IP13 provides 2 levels more liquid protection.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP13 offers higher overall protection than IP01. Choose IP13 for harsher environments; IP01 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.