IP13 vs IP19K
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP13 and IP19K are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in liquid protection (level 3 vs 9K). IP13 is rated for > 50 mm — back of hand and spraying water (up to 60°), while IP19K provides > 50 mm — back of hand and high-pressure, high-temp water jets.
The IP13 rating offers protection against solid objects larger than 50 mm and protection against spraying water. Water sprayed at an angle up to 60° on either side of the vertical shall have no harmful effects.. It is an IEC 60529 ingress protection code combining first-digit (solid) level 1 with second-digit (liquid) level 3.
Under IEC 60529, IP19K specifies protection against solid objects larger than 50 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 1 with second-digit (liquid) level 9K.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP13
1 — > 50 mm — Back of Hand
IP19K
1 — > 50 mm — Back of Hand
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP13
3 — Spraying Water (up to 60°)
IP19K
9 — High-Pressure, High-Temp Water Jets
Dust-tight
IP13
No
IP19K
No
Water-jet resistant
IP13
No
IP19K
Yes
Submersible
IP13
No
IP19K
Yes
Outdoor suitable
IP13
No
IP19K
Yes
The exact difference (IP13 vs IP19K)
Solid protection
IP13
Level 1 — > 50 mm — Back of Hand
IP19K
Level 1 — > 50 mm — Back of Hand
Both IP13 and IP19K share the same solid protection: > 50 mm — Back of Hand.
Liquid protection
IP13
Level 3 — Spraying Water (up to 60°)
IP19K
Level 9 — High-Pressure, High-Temp Water Jets
IP13 handles 80 kPa (tube) / 50 kPa (nozzle) (Spraying Water (up to 60°)), while IP19K handles 8–10 MPa (High-Pressure, High-Temp Water Jets). IP19K provides 6 levels more liquid protection.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP19K offers higher overall protection than IP13. Choose IP19K for harsher environments; IP13 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.