IP09K vs IP14
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP09K and IP14 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in solid-object protection (level 0 vs 1) and liquid protection (level 9K vs 4). IP09K is rated for no protection and high-pressure, high-temp water jets, while IP14 provides > 50 mm — back of hand and splashing water (all directions).
The IP09K rating offers no protection against solid objects and resistance to high-pressure (8–10 MPa), high-temperature (80 °C) water jets. It is an IEC 60529 ingress protection code combining first-digit (solid) level 0 with second-digit (liquid) level 9K.
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)
IP09K
0 — No Protection
IP14
1 — > 50 mm — Back of Hand
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP09K
9 — High-Pressure, High-Temp Water Jets
IP14
4 — Splashing Water (all directions)
Dust-tight
IP09K
No
IP14
No
Water-jet resistant
IP09K
Yes
IP14
No
Submersible
IP09K
Yes
IP14
No
Outdoor suitable
IP09K
Yes
IP14
Yes
The exact difference (IP09K vs IP14)
Solid protection
IP09K
Level 0 — No Protection
IP14
Level 1 — > 50 mm — Back of Hand
IP09K provides "No Protection" (level 0), while IP14 provides "> 50 mm — Back of Hand" (level 1). IP14 is 1 level higher.
Liquid protection
IP09K
Level 9 — High-Pressure, High-Temp Water Jets
IP14
Level 4 — Splashing Water (all directions)
IP09K handles 8–10 MPa (High-Pressure, High-Temp Water Jets), while IP14 handles 50–100 kPa (Splashing Water (all directions)). IP09K provides 5 levels more liquid protection.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP09K offers higher overall protection than IP14. Choose IP09K for harsher environments; IP14 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.