IP05 vs IP14
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP05 and IP14 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in solid-object protection (level 0 vs 1) and liquid protection (level 5 vs 4). IP05 is rated for no protection and water jets (6.3 mm nozzle), while IP14 provides > 50 mm — back of hand and splashing water (all directions).
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.
Under IEC 60529, IP14 specifies protection against solid objects larger than 50 mm and protection against splashing water. Water splashed against the enclosure from any direction shall have no harmful effects.. It is an IEC 60529 ingress protection code combining first-digit (solid) level 1 with second-digit (liquid) level 4.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP05
0 — No Protection
IP14
1 — > 50 mm — Back of Hand
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP05
5 — Water Jets (6.3 mm nozzle)
IP14
4 — Splashing Water (all directions)
Dust-tight
IP05
No
IP14
No
Water-jet resistant
IP05
Yes
IP14
No
Submersible
IP05
No
IP14
No
Outdoor suitable
IP05
Yes
IP14
Yes
The exact difference (IP05 vs IP14)
Solid protection
IP05
Level 0 — No Protection
IP14
Level 1 — > 50 mm — Back of Hand
IP05 provides "No Protection" (level 0), while IP14 provides "> 50 mm — Back of Hand" (level 1). IP14 is 1 level higher.
Liquid protection
IP05
Level 5 — Water Jets (6.3 mm nozzle)
IP14
Level 4 — Splashing Water (all directions)
IP05 handles 30 kPa (Water Jets (6.3 mm nozzle)), while IP14 handles 50–100 kPa (Splashing Water (all directions)). IP05 provides 1 level more liquid protection.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP05 and IP14 offer comparable overall protection; choose based on the specific protection dimension (dust vs. water) that matters most for your application.