IP10 vs IP29K
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP10 and IP29K are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in solid-object protection (level 1 vs 2) and liquid protection (level 0 vs 9K). IP10 is rated for > 50 mm — back of hand and no protection, while IP29K provides > 12.5 mm — finger and high-pressure, high-temp water jets.
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.
With IP29K, an enclosure receives protection against solid objects larger than 12.5 mm 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 2 with second-digit (liquid) level 9K.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP10
1 — > 50 mm — Back of Hand
IP29K
2 — > 12.5 mm — Finger
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP10
0 — No Protection
IP29K
9 — High-Pressure, High-Temp Water Jets
Dust-tight
IP10
No
IP29K
No
Water-jet resistant
IP10
No
IP29K
Yes
Submersible
IP10
No
IP29K
Yes
Outdoor suitable
IP10
No
IP29K
Yes
The exact difference (IP10 vs IP29K)
Solid protection
IP10
Level 1 — > 50 mm — Back of Hand
IP29K
Level 2 — > 12.5 mm — Finger
IP10 provides "> 50 mm — Back of Hand" (level 1), while IP29K provides "> 12.5 mm — Finger" (level 2). IP29K is 1 level higher.
Liquid protection
IP10
Level 0 — No Protection
IP29K
Level 9 — High-Pressure, High-Temp Water Jets
IP10 provides "No Protection" (level 0), while IP29K provides "High-Pressure, High-Temp Water Jets" (level 9). IP29K is 9 levels higher.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP29K offers higher overall protection than IP10. Choose IP29K for harsher environments; IP10 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.