IP19K vs IP5X
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP19K and IP5X are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in solid-object protection (level 1 vs 5) and liquid protection (level 9K vs 0). IP19K is rated for > 50 mm — back of hand and high-pressure, high-temp water jets, while IP5X provides dust-protected and no protection.
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.
IP5X is dust-protected (limited ingress, no harmful deposit) with water protection not specified. Used where dust limitation matters but the equipment is kept dry.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP19K
1 — > 50 mm — Back of Hand
IP5X
5 — Dust-Protected
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP19K
9 — High-Pressure, High-Temp Water Jets
IP5X
0 — No Protection
Dust-tight
IP19K
No
IP5X
Limited
Water-jet resistant
IP19K
Yes
IP5X
No
Submersible
IP19K
Yes
IP5X
No
Outdoor suitable
IP19K
Yes
IP5X
No
The exact difference (IP19K vs IP5X)
Solid protection
IP19K
Level 1 — > 50 mm — Back of Hand
IP5X
Level 5 — Dust-Protected
IP19K provides "> 50 mm — Back of Hand" (level 1), while IP5X provides "Dust-Protected" (level 5). IP5X is 4 levels higher.
Liquid protection
IP19K
Level 9 — High-Pressure, High-Temp Water Jets
IP5X
Level 0 — No Protection
IP19K provides "High-Pressure, High-Temp Water Jets" (level 9), while IP5X provides "No Protection" (level 0). IP19K is 9 levels higher.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP19K offers higher overall protection than IP5X. Choose IP19K for harsher environments; IP5X may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.