IP24
Last updated: Aug 9, 2026With IP24, an enclosure receives protection against solid objects larger than 12.5 mm and protection against splashing water. Water splashed against the enclosure from any direction shall have no harmful effects.. It is an IEC 60529 ingress protection code combining first-digit (solid) level 2 with second-digit (liquid) level 4.
Solid 2
> 12.5 mm — Finger
Liquid 4
Splashing Water (all directions)
What IP24 means
The IP code IP24 is part of the IEC 60529 standard for ingress protection. The first characteristic numeral, 2, indicates the level of protection against solid objects and access to hazardous parts. The second numeral, 4, indicates the level of protection against the ingress of water. Together, these digits describe exactly what an enclosure rated IP24 can withstand.
For solid protection, the digit 2 means the enclosure is > 12.5 mm — finger. Protected against access to hazardous parts with a finger. Protected against solid foreign objects of 12.5 mm diameter and greater. The test method is jointed test finger (12 mm diameter, 80 mm length) shall not penetrate with adequate clearance.
For liquid protection, the digit 4 means the enclosure resists splashing water (all directions). Protection against splashing water. Water splashed against the enclosure from any direction shall have no harmful effects. The test procedure is oscillating tube swinging 180° with 0.4 l/min per hole; enclosure on turntable; 5 minutes minimum.
IP24 vs IP25: the higher rating adds water jets. IP24 vs IP65: IP65 is dust-tight and water-jet resistant — a major upgrade for outdoor use. When specifying IP24 for a project, confirm the rating certificate from the manufacturer and consider that seals degrade over time with temperature cycling, UV exposure, and chemical contact.
Full specification table
| Parameter | Solid digit (2) | Liquid digit (4) |
|---|---|---|
| Protection level | > 12.5 mm — Finger | Splashing Water (all directions) |
| Description | Protected against access to hazardous parts with a finger. Protected against solid foreign objects of 12.5 mm diameter and greater. | Protection against splashing water. Water splashed against the enclosure from any direction shall have no harmful effects. |
| Test method | Jointed test finger (12 mm diameter, 80 mm length) shall not penetrate with adequate clearance. | Oscillating tube swinging 180° with 0.4 L/min per hole; enclosure on turntable; 5 minutes minimum. |
| Object size / water pressure | 12.5 mm sphere / jointed finger | 50–100 kPa |
| Test distance | Per standard | 200 mm |
| Test duration | Per standard | 5 minutes |
Typical applications
Sheltered outdoor fixtures
Covered industrial equipment
Bathroom zone fixtures
Covered outdoor lighting
NEMA equivalent
Recommended products for IP24
IP24 splash-proof enclosure
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