IP02 vs IP25
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP02 and IP25 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in solid-object protection (level 0 vs 2) and liquid protection (level 2 vs 5). IP02 is rated for no protection and dripping water at 15° tilt, while IP25 provides > 12.5 mm — finger and water jets (6.3 mm nozzle).
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.
IP25 is an ingress protection code that ensures protection against solid objects larger than 12.5 mm and protection against water jets. Water projected by a 6.3 mm nozzle against the enclosure from any direction shall have no harmful effects.. It is an IEC 60529 ingress protection code combining first-digit (solid) level 2 with second-digit (liquid) level 5.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP02
0 — No Protection
IP25
2 — > 12.5 mm — Finger
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP02
2 — Dripping Water at 15° Tilt
IP25
5 — Water Jets (6.3 mm nozzle)
Dust-tight
IP02
No
IP25
No
Water-jet resistant
IP02
No
IP25
Yes
Submersible
IP02
No
IP25
No
Outdoor suitable
IP02
No
IP25
Yes
The exact difference (IP02 vs IP25)
Solid protection
IP02
Level 0 — No Protection
IP25
Level 2 — > 12.5 mm — Finger
IP02 provides "No Protection" (level 0), while IP25 provides "> 12.5 mm — Finger" (level 2). IP25 is 2 levels higher.
Liquid protection
IP02
Level 2 — Dripping Water at 15° Tilt
IP25
Level 5 — Water Jets (6.3 mm nozzle)
IP02 handles 0.3 mm/min drip rate (Dripping Water at 15° Tilt), while IP25 handles 30 kPa (Water Jets (6.3 mm nozzle)). IP25 provides 3 levels more liquid protection.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP25 offers higher overall protection than IP02. Choose IP25 for harsher environments; IP02 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.