IP44
Last updated: Aug 9, 2026IP44 protects against small solid objects (1 mm) and splashing water from any direction. It is the common minimum rating for outdoor-covered fixtures and bathroom zone equipment.
Solid 4
> 1 mm — Small Wires
Liquid 4
Splashing Water (all directions)
What IP44 means
The IP code IP44 is part of the IEC 60529 standard for ingress protection. The first characteristic numeral, 4, 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 IP44 can withstand.
For solid protection, the digit 4 means the enclosure is > 1 mm — small wires. Protected against access to hazardous parts with a wire. Protected against solid foreign objects of 1 mm diameter and greater. The test method is access probe (1.0 mm rigid test wire) 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.
IP44 vs IP65: IP65 is dust-tight and resists low-pressure water jets, making it the standard for fully exposed outdoor equipment. When specifying IP44 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 (4) | Liquid digit (4) |
|---|---|---|
| Protection level | > 1 mm — Small Wires | Splashing Water (all directions) |
| Description | Protected against access to hazardous parts with a wire. Protected against solid foreign objects of 1 mm diameter and greater. | Protection against splashing water. Water splashed against the enclosure from any direction shall have no harmful effects. |
| Test method | Access probe (1.0 mm rigid test wire) 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 | 1.0 mm wire | 50–100 kPa |
| Test distance | Per standard | 200 mm |
| Test duration | Per standard | 5 minutes |
Typical applications
Outdoor covered lighting fixtures
Bathroom zone 2 exhaust fans
Garden power sockets under cover
Vending machines in semi-exposed areas
NEMA equivalent
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