IP09K vs IPX7
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP09K and IPX7 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in liquid protection (level 9K vs 7). IP09K is rated for no protection and high-pressure, high-temp water jets, while IPX7 provides no protection and temporary immersion (up to 1 m).
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.
IPX7 resists temporary immersion up to 1 meter for 30 minutes, with solid protection not specified. Common for portable electronics that may be dropped in water.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP09K
0 — No Protection
IPX7
0 — No Protection
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP09K
9 — High-Pressure, High-Temp Water Jets
IPX7
7 — Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)
Dust-tight
IP09K
No
IPX7
No
Water-jet resistant
IP09K
Yes
IPX7
Yes
Submersible
IP09K
Yes
IPX7
Yes
Outdoor suitable
IP09K
Yes
IPX7
Yes
The exact difference (IP09K vs IPX7)
Solid protection
IP09K
Level 0 — No Protection
IPX7
Level 0 — No Protection
Both IP09K and IPX7 share the same solid protection: No Protection.
Liquid protection
IP09K
Level 9 — High-Pressure, High-Temp Water Jets
IPX7
Level 7 — Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)
IP09K handles 8–10 MPa (High-Pressure, High-Temp Water Jets), while IPX7 handles Hydrostatic ~10 kPa at 1 m (Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)). IP09K provides 2 levels more liquid protection.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP09K offers higher overall protection than IPX7. Choose IP09K for harsher environments; IPX7 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.