IP10 vs IP35
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP10 and IP35 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in solid-object protection (level 1 vs 3) and liquid protection (level 0 vs 5). IP10 is rated for > 50 mm — back of hand and no protection, while IP35 provides > 2.5 mm — tool / wire and water jets (6.3 mm nozzle).
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.
Built to withstand protection against solid objects larger than 2.5 mm and protection against water jets. Water projected by a 6.3 mm nozzle against the enclosure from any direction shall have no harmful effects.. Classified as IEC 60529 ingress protection code IP35, it pairs solid level 3 with liquid level 5.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP10
1 — > 50 mm — Back of Hand
IP35
3 — > 2.5 mm — Tool / Wire
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP10
0 — No Protection
IP35
5 — Water Jets (6.3 mm nozzle)
Dust-tight
IP10
No
IP35
No
Water-jet resistant
IP10
No
IP35
Yes
Submersible
IP10
No
IP35
No
Outdoor suitable
IP10
No
IP35
Yes
The exact difference (IP10 vs IP35)
Solid protection
IP10
Level 1 — > 50 mm — Back of Hand
IP35
Level 3 — > 2.5 mm — Tool / Wire
IP10 provides "> 50 mm — Back of Hand" (level 1), while IP35 provides "> 2.5 mm — Tool / Wire" (level 3). IP35 is 2 levels higher.
Liquid protection
IP10
Level 0 — No Protection
IP35
Level 5 — Water Jets (6.3 mm nozzle)
IP10 provides "No Protection" (level 0), while IP35 provides "Water Jets (6.3 mm nozzle)" (level 5). IP35 is 5 levels higher.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP35 offers higher overall protection than IP10. Choose IP35 for harsher environments; IP10 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.