IP06 vs IP10
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP06 and IP10 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in solid-object protection (level 0 vs 1) and liquid protection (level 6 vs 0). IP06 is rated for no protection and powerful water jets (12.5 mm nozzle), while IP10 provides > 50 mm — back of hand and no protection.
With IP06, an enclosure receives no protection against solid objects and protection against powerful water jets. Water projected in powerful jets by a 12.5 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 6.
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)
IP06
0 — No Protection
IP10
1 — > 50 mm — Back of Hand
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP06
6 — Powerful Water Jets (12.5 mm nozzle)
IP10
0 — No Protection
Dust-tight
IP06
No
IP10
No
Water-jet resistant
IP06
Yes
IP10
No
Submersible
IP06
No
IP10
No
Outdoor suitable
IP06
Yes
IP10
No
The exact difference (IP06 vs IP10)
Solid protection
IP06
Level 0 — No Protection
IP10
Level 1 — > 50 mm — Back of Hand
IP06 provides "No Protection" (level 0), while IP10 provides "> 50 mm — Back of Hand" (level 1). IP10 is 1 level higher.
Liquid protection
IP06
Level 6 — Powerful Water Jets (12.5 mm nozzle)
IP10
Level 0 — No Protection
IP06 provides "Powerful Water Jets (12.5 mm nozzle)" (level 6), while IP10 provides "No Protection" (level 0). IP06 is 6 levels higher.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP06 offers higher overall protection than IP10. Choose IP06 for harsher environments; IP10 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.