IP10 vs IP11
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP10 and IP11 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in liquid protection (level 0 vs 1). IP10 is rated for > 50 mm — back of hand and no protection, while IP11 provides > 50 mm — back of hand and vertically dripping water.
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.
Engineered to deliver protection against solid objects larger than 50 mm and protection against vertically falling drops of water. Dripping water shall have no harmful effects.. Classified as IEC 60529 ingress protection code IP11, it pairs solid level 1 with liquid level 1.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP10
1 — > 50 mm — Back of Hand
IP11
1 — > 50 mm — Back of Hand
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP10
0 — No Protection
IP11
1 — Vertically Dripping Water
Dust-tight
IP10
No
IP11
No
Water-jet resistant
IP10
No
IP11
No
Submersible
IP10
No
IP11
No
Outdoor suitable
IP10
No
IP11
No
The exact difference (IP10 vs IP11)
Solid protection
IP10
Level 1 — > 50 mm — Back of Hand
IP11
Level 1 — > 50 mm — Back of Hand
Both IP10 and IP11 share the same solid protection: > 50 mm — Back of Hand.
Liquid protection
IP10
Level 0 — No Protection
IP11
Level 1 — Vertically Dripping Water
IP10 provides "No Protection" (level 0), while IP11 provides "Vertically Dripping Water" (level 1). IP11 is 1 level higher.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP11 offers higher overall protection than IP10. Choose IP11 for harsher environments; IP10 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.