Understanding IP Ratings

The first digit shows the level of
protection against solid objects.

The second digit shows the level of
protection against liquids.

1	> 50mm Protects from solid objects bigger than 50mm in diameter (eg, hands, large tools)	1	Water Droplets Protects from vertical water drop when mounted in an upright position
2	> 12.5mm Protects from solid objects bigger than 12.5mm in diameter (eg, fingers, similar objects)	2	Water Droplets (Angled) Protects from vertical water droplets when at a 15° angle
3	> 2.5mm Protects from solid objects bigger than 2.5mm in diameter (eg, small tools, thick wires)	3	Spraying Water Protects from water spraying up to an angle of 60° on each side
4	> 1mm Protects from solid objects bigger than 1mm in diameter (eg, wires, large insects)	4	Water Splashes Protects from water splashes/spray at any angle
5	Dust Protected Sufficient protection against dust that could damage equipment.	5	Water Jets Protects from water jets with a low/medium pressure from any direction (eg, hose pipes)
6	Dust Tight No ingress of dust. Complete protection agains dust.	6	Powerful Water Jets Protects from water jets with a high pressure from any direction
	NB: IPX7 and IPX8 are tested under different methods.	7	Submerged up to 1m Protects from submersion in water up to 1m deep under defined conditions
	Products with IPX7 or IPX8 are not necessarily protected from water jets or splashes.	8	Submerged over 1m Protects from submersion in water over 1m deep under defined conditions