IP05 vs IP61
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP05 and IP61 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in solid-object protection (level 0 vs 6) and liquid protection (level 5 vs 1). IP05 is rated for no protection and water jets (6.3 mm nozzle), while IP61 provides dust-tight and vertically dripping water.
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.
IP61 is an ingress protection code that ensures dust-tight (no ingress of dust) and protection against vertically falling drops of water. Dripping water shall have no harmful effects.. It is an IEC 60529 ingress protection code combining first-digit (solid) level 6 with second-digit (liquid) level 1.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP05
0 — No Protection
IP61
6 — Dust-Tight
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP05
5 — Water Jets (6.3 mm nozzle)
IP61
1 — Vertically Dripping Water
Dust-tight
IP05
No
IP61
Yes
Water-jet resistant
IP05
Yes
IP61
No
Submersible
IP05
No
IP61
No
Outdoor suitable
IP05
Yes
IP61
No
The exact difference (IP05 vs IP61)
Solid protection
IP05
Level 0 — No Protection
IP61
Level 6 — Dust-Tight
IP05 provides "No Protection" (level 0), while IP61 provides "Dust-Tight" (level 6). IP61 is 6 levels higher.
Liquid protection
IP05
Level 5 — Water Jets (6.3 mm nozzle)
IP61
Level 1 — Vertically Dripping Water
IP05 handles 30 kPa (Water Jets (6.3 mm nozzle)), while IP61 handles 0.1 mm/min drip rate (Vertically Dripping Water). IP05 provides 4 levels more liquid protection.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP61 offers higher overall protection than IP05. Choose IP61 for harsher environments; IP05 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.