IP02 vs IP10
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP02 and IP10 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in solid-object protection (level 0 vs 1) and liquid protection (level 2 vs 0). IP02 is rated for no protection and dripping water at 15° tilt, while IP10 provides > 50 mm — back of hand and no protection.
Engineered to deliver no protection against solid objects and protection against vertically falling drops of water when the enclosure is tilted up to 15° from its normal position.. Classified as IEC 60529 ingress protection code IP02, it pairs solid level 0 with liquid level 2.
IP10 provides protection against solid objects larger than 50 mm and no protection against water. It is an IEC 60529 ingress protection code combining first-digit (solid) level 1 with second-digit (liquid) level 0.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP02
0 — No Protection
IP10
1 — > 50 mm — Back of Hand
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP02
2 — Dripping Water at 15° Tilt
IP10
0 — No Protection
Dust-tight
IP02
No
IP10
No
Water-jet resistant
IP02
No
IP10
No
Submersible
IP02
No
IP10
No
Outdoor suitable
IP02
No
IP10
No
The exact difference (IP02 vs IP10)
Solid protection
IP02
Level 0 — No Protection
IP10
Level 1 — > 50 mm — Back of Hand
IP02 provides "No Protection" (level 0), while IP10 provides "> 50 mm — Back of Hand" (level 1). IP10 is 1 level higher.
Liquid protection
IP02
Level 2 — Dripping Water at 15° Tilt
IP10
Level 0 — No Protection
IP02 provides "Dripping Water at 15° Tilt" (level 2), while IP10 provides "No Protection" (level 0). IP02 is 2 levels higher.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP02 offers higher overall protection than IP10. Choose IP02 for harsher environments; IP10 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.