IP05 vs IP10
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP05 and IP10 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in solid-object protection (level 0 vs 1) and liquid protection (level 5 vs 0). IP05 is rated for no protection and water jets (6.3 mm nozzle), while IP10 provides > 50 mm — back of hand and no protection.
Under IEC 60529, IP05 specifies no protection against solid objects 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 0 with second-digit (liquid) level 5.
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)
IP05
0 — No Protection
IP10
1 — > 50 mm — Back of Hand
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP05
5 — Water Jets (6.3 mm nozzle)
IP10
0 — No Protection
Dust-tight
IP05
No
IP10
No
Water-jet resistant
IP05
Yes
IP10
No
Submersible
IP05
No
IP10
No
Outdoor suitable
IP05
Yes
IP10
No
The exact difference (IP05 vs IP10)
Solid protection
IP05
Level 0 — No Protection
IP10
Level 1 — > 50 mm — Back of Hand
IP05 provides "No Protection" (level 0), while IP10 provides "> 50 mm — Back of Hand" (level 1). IP10 is 1 level higher.
Liquid protection
IP05
Level 5 — Water Jets (6.3 mm nozzle)
IP10
Level 0 — No Protection
IP05 provides "Water Jets (6.3 mm nozzle)" (level 5), while IP10 provides "No Protection" (level 0). IP05 is 5 levels higher.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP05 offers higher overall protection than IP10. Choose IP05 for harsher environments; IP10 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.