IP19K vs IP58
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP19K and IP58 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in solid-object protection (level 1 vs 5) and liquid protection (level 9K vs 8). IP19K is rated for > 50 mm — back of hand and high-pressure, high-temp water jets, while IP58 provides dust-protected and continuous immersion (manufacturer-specified).
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.
IP58 is dust-protected and rated for continuous immersion in water under manufacturer-specified conditions. A niche rating for equipment that must operate submerged while allowing limited dust ingress.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP19K
1 — > 50 mm — Back of Hand
IP58
5 — Dust-Protected
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP19K
9 — High-Pressure, High-Temp Water Jets
IP58
8 — Continuous Immersion (manufacturer-specified)
Dust-tight
IP19K
No
IP58
Limited
Water-jet resistant
IP19K
Yes
IP58
Yes
Submersible
IP19K
Yes
IP58
Yes
Outdoor suitable
IP19K
Yes
IP58
Yes
The exact difference (IP19K vs IP58)
Solid protection
IP19K
Level 1 — > 50 mm — Back of Hand
IP58
Level 5 — Dust-Protected
IP19K provides "> 50 mm — Back of Hand" (level 1), while IP58 provides "Dust-Protected" (level 5). IP58 is 4 levels higher.
Liquid protection
IP19K
Level 9 — High-Pressure, High-Temp Water Jets
IP58
Level 8 — Continuous Immersion (manufacturer-specified)
IP19K handles 8–10 MPa (High-Pressure, High-Temp Water Jets), while IP58 handles Specified by manufacturer (Continuous Immersion (manufacturer-specified)). IP19K provides 1 level more liquid protection.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP58 offers higher overall protection than IP19K. Choose IP58 for harsher environments; IP19K may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.