IP06 vs IP6X
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP06 and IP6X are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in solid-object protection (level 0 vs 6) and liquid protection (level 6 vs 0). IP06 is rated for no protection and powerful water jets (12.5 mm nozzle), while IP6X provides dust-tight 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.
IP6X is fully dust-tight—no ingress of dust whatsoever—with water protection not specified. The highest solid-protection rating, used where complete dust exclusion is critical.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP06
0 — No Protection
IP6X
6 — Dust-Tight
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP06
6 — Powerful Water Jets (12.5 mm nozzle)
IP6X
0 — No Protection
Dust-tight
IP06
No
IP6X
Yes
Water-jet resistant
IP06
Yes
IP6X
No
Submersible
IP06
No
IP6X
No
Outdoor suitable
IP06
Yes
IP6X
No
The exact difference (IP06 vs IP6X)
Solid protection
IP06
Level 0 — No Protection
IP6X
Level 6 — Dust-Tight
IP06 provides "No Protection" (level 0), while IP6X provides "Dust-Tight" (level 6). IP6X is 6 levels higher.
Liquid protection
IP06
Level 6 — Powerful Water Jets (12.5 mm nozzle)
IP6X
Level 0 — No Protection
IP06 provides "Powerful Water Jets (12.5 mm nozzle)" (level 6), while IP6X provides "No Protection" (level 0). IP06 is 6 levels higher.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP06 and IP6X offer comparable overall protection; choose based on the specific protection dimension (dust vs. water) that matters most for your application.