IP02 vs IP65
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP02 and IP65 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in solid-object protection (level 0 vs 6) and liquid protection (level 2 vs 5). IP02 is rated for no protection and dripping water at 15° tilt, while IP65 provides dust-tight 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.
IP65 is dust-tight and resists low-pressure water jets (6.3 mm nozzle, 30 kPa). It is the most common standard for fully exposed outdoor electronics such as lighting, cameras, and EV chargers.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP02
0 — No Protection
IP65
6 — Dust-Tight
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP02
2 — Dripping Water at 15° Tilt
IP65
5 — Water Jets (6.3 mm nozzle)
Dust-tight
IP02
No
IP65
Yes
Water-jet resistant
IP02
No
IP65
Yes
Submersible
IP02
No
IP65
No
Outdoor suitable
IP02
No
IP65
Yes
The exact difference (IP02 vs IP65)
Solid protection
IP02
Level 0 — No Protection
IP65
Level 6 — Dust-Tight
IP02 provides "No Protection" (level 0), while IP65 provides "Dust-Tight" (level 6). IP65 is 6 levels higher.
Liquid protection
IP02
Level 2 — Dripping Water at 15° Tilt
IP65
Level 5 — Water Jets (6.3 mm nozzle)
IP02 handles 0.3 mm/min drip rate (Dripping Water at 15° Tilt), while IP65 handles 30 kPa (Water Jets (6.3 mm nozzle)). IP65 provides 3 levels more liquid protection.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP65 offers higher overall protection than IP02. Choose IP65 for harsher environments; IP02 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.