IP01 vs IP14
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP01 and IP14 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in solid-object protection (level 0 vs 1) and liquid protection (level 1 vs 4). IP01 is rated for no protection and vertically dripping water, while IP14 provides > 50 mm — back of hand and splashing water (all directions).
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.
Under IEC 60529, IP14 specifies protection against solid objects larger than 50 mm and protection against splashing water. Water splashed against the enclosure from any direction shall have no harmful effects.. It is an IEC 60529 ingress protection code combining first-digit (solid) level 1 with second-digit (liquid) level 4.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP01
0 — No Protection
IP14
1 — > 50 mm — Back of Hand
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP01
1 — Vertically Dripping Water
IP14
4 — Splashing Water (all directions)
Dust-tight
IP01
No
IP14
No
Water-jet resistant
IP01
No
IP14
No
Submersible
IP01
No
IP14
No
Outdoor suitable
IP01
No
IP14
Yes
The exact difference (IP01 vs IP14)
Solid protection
IP01
Level 0 — No Protection
IP14
Level 1 — > 50 mm — Back of Hand
IP01 provides "No Protection" (level 0), while IP14 provides "> 50 mm — Back of Hand" (level 1). IP14 is 1 level higher.
Liquid protection
IP01
Level 1 — Vertically Dripping Water
IP14
Level 4 — Splashing Water (all directions)
IP01 handles 0.1 mm/min drip rate (Vertically Dripping Water), while IP14 handles 50–100 kPa (Splashing Water (all directions)). IP14 provides 3 levels more liquid protection.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP14 offers higher overall protection than IP01. Choose IP14 for harsher environments; IP01 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.