IP69K vs IPX5
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP69K and IPX5 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in solid-object protection (level 6 vs 0) and liquid protection (level 9K vs 5). IP69K is rated for dust-tight and high-pressure, high-temp water jets, while IPX5 provides no protection and water jets (6.3 mm nozzle).
IP69K is dust-tight and resists high-pressure (8–10 MPa), high-temperature (80 °C) water jets. The highest IP rating, required for food, beverage, and pharmaceutical washdown environments.
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)
IP69K
6 — Dust-Tight
IPX5
0 — No Protection
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP69K
9 — High-Pressure, High-Temp Water Jets
IPX5
5 — Water Jets (6.3 mm nozzle)
Dust-tight
IP69K
Yes
IPX5
No
Water-jet resistant
IP69K
Yes
IPX5
Yes
Submersible
IP69K
Yes
IPX5
No
Outdoor suitable
IP69K
Yes
IPX5
Yes
The exact difference (IP69K vs IPX5)
Solid protection
IP69K
Level 6 — Dust-Tight
IPX5
Level 0 — No Protection
IP69K provides "Dust-Tight" (level 6), while IPX5 provides "No Protection" (level 0). IP69K is 6 levels higher.
Liquid protection
IP69K
Level 9 — High-Pressure, High-Temp Water Jets
IPX5
Level 5 — Water Jets (6.3 mm nozzle)
IP69K handles 8–10 MPa (High-Pressure, High-Temp Water Jets), while IPX5 handles 30 kPa (Water Jets (6.3 mm nozzle)). IP69K provides 4 levels more liquid protection.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP69K offers higher overall protection than IPX5. Choose IP69K for harsher environments; IPX5 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.