IP05 vs IPX6
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP05 and IPX6 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in liquid protection (level 5 vs 6). IP05 is rated for no protection and water jets (6.3 mm nozzle), while IPX6 provides no protection and powerful water jets (12.5 mm nozzle).
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.
IPX6 resists powerful water jets (12.5 mm nozzle, 100 kPa) with solid protection not specified. Suitable for heavy-rain or hose-exposed equipment where dust sealing is not required.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP05
0 — No Protection
IPX6
0 — No Protection
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP05
5 — Water Jets (6.3 mm nozzle)
IPX6
6 — Powerful Water Jets (12.5 mm nozzle)
Dust-tight
IP05
No
IPX6
No
Water-jet resistant
IP05
Yes
IPX6
Yes
Submersible
IP05
No
IPX6
No
Outdoor suitable
IP05
Yes
IPX6
Yes
The exact difference (IP05 vs IPX6)
Solid protection
IP05
Level 0 — No Protection
IPX6
Level 0 — No Protection
Both IP05 and IPX6 share the same solid protection: No Protection.
Liquid protection
IP05
Level 5 — Water Jets (6.3 mm nozzle)
IPX6
Level 6 — Powerful Water Jets (12.5 mm nozzle)
IP05 handles 30 kPa (Water Jets (6.3 mm nozzle)), while IPX6 handles 100 kPa (Powerful Water Jets (12.5 mm nozzle)). IPX6 provides 1 level more liquid protection.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IPX6 offers higher overall protection than IP05. Choose IPX6 for harsher environments; IP05 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.