IP02 vs IPX5
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP02 and IPX5 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in liquid protection (level 2 vs 5). IP02 is rated for no protection and dripping water at 15° tilt, while IPX5 provides no protection 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.
IPX5 resists low-pressure water jets (6.3 mm nozzle, 30 kPa) with solid protection not specified. Used where water-jet resistance matters more than dust sealing.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP02
0 — No Protection
IPX5
0 — No Protection
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP02
2 — Dripping Water at 15° Tilt
IPX5
5 — Water Jets (6.3 mm nozzle)
Dust-tight
IP02
No
IPX5
No
Water-jet resistant
IP02
No
IPX5
Yes
Submersible
IP02
No
IPX5
No
Outdoor suitable
IP02
No
IPX5
Yes
The exact difference (IP02 vs IPX5)
Solid protection
IP02
Level 0 — No Protection
IPX5
Level 0 — No Protection
Both IP02 and IPX5 share the same solid protection: No Protection.
Liquid protection
IP02
Level 2 — Dripping Water at 15° Tilt
IPX5
Level 5 — Water Jets (6.3 mm nozzle)
IP02 handles 0.3 mm/min drip rate (Dripping Water at 15° Tilt), while IPX5 handles 30 kPa (Water Jets (6.3 mm nozzle)). IPX5 provides 3 levels more liquid protection.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IPX5 offers higher overall protection than IP02. Choose IPX5 for harsher environments; IP02 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.