IP10 vs IPX5
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP10 and IPX5 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in solid-object protection (level 1 vs 0) and liquid protection (level 0 vs 5). IP10 is rated for > 50 mm — back of hand and no protection, while IPX5 provides no protection 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.
IPX5 resists low-pressure water jets (6.3 mm nozzle, 30 kPa) with solid protection not specified. Used where water-jet resistance matters more than dust sealing.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP10
1 — > 50 mm — Back of Hand
IPX5
0 — No Protection
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP10
0 — No Protection
IPX5
5 — Water Jets (6.3 mm nozzle)
Dust-tight
IP10
No
IPX5
No
Water-jet resistant
IP10
No
IPX5
Yes
Submersible
IP10
No
IPX5
No
Outdoor suitable
IP10
No
IPX5
Yes
The exact difference (IP10 vs IPX5)
Solid protection
IP10
Level 1 — > 50 mm — Back of Hand
IPX5
Level 0 — No Protection
IP10 provides "> 50 mm — Back of Hand" (level 1), while IPX5 provides "No Protection" (level 0). IP10 is 1 level higher.
Liquid protection
IP10
Level 0 — No Protection
IPX5
Level 5 — Water Jets (6.3 mm nozzle)
IP10 provides "No Protection" (level 0), while IPX5 provides "Water Jets (6.3 mm nozzle)" (level 5). IPX5 is 5 levels higher.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IPX5 offers higher overall protection than IP10. Choose IPX5 for harsher environments; IP10 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.