IP05 vs IP13
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP05 and IP13 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in solid-object protection (level 0 vs 1) and liquid protection (level 5 vs 3). IP05 is rated for no protection and water jets (6.3 mm nozzle), while IP13 provides > 50 mm — back of hand and spraying water (up to 60°).
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.
The IP13 rating offers protection against solid objects larger than 50 mm and protection against spraying water. Water sprayed at an angle up to 60° on either side of the vertical shall have no harmful effects.. It is an IEC 60529 ingress protection code combining first-digit (solid) level 1 with second-digit (liquid) level 3.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP05
0 — No Protection
IP13
1 — > 50 mm — Back of Hand
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP05
5 — Water Jets (6.3 mm nozzle)
IP13
3 — Spraying Water (up to 60°)
Dust-tight
IP05
No
IP13
No
Water-jet resistant
IP05
Yes
IP13
No
Submersible
IP05
No
IP13
No
Outdoor suitable
IP05
Yes
IP13
No
The exact difference (IP05 vs IP13)
Solid protection
IP05
Level 0 — No Protection
IP13
Level 1 — > 50 mm — Back of Hand
IP05 provides "No Protection" (level 0), while IP13 provides "> 50 mm — Back of Hand" (level 1). IP13 is 1 level higher.
Liquid protection
IP05
Level 5 — Water Jets (6.3 mm nozzle)
IP13
Level 3 — Spraying Water (up to 60°)
IP05 handles 30 kPa (Water Jets (6.3 mm nozzle)), while IP13 handles 80 kPa (tube) / 50 kPa (nozzle) (Spraying Water (up to 60°)). IP05 provides 2 levels more liquid protection.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP05 offers higher overall protection than IP13. Choose IP05 for harsher environments; IP13 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.