IP00 vs IP65
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP00 and IP65 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in solid-object protection (level 0 vs 6) and liquid protection (level 0 vs 5). IP00 is rated for no protection and no protection, while IP65 provides dust-tight and water jets (6.3 mm nozzle).
IP00 offers no protection against solid objects or moisture. It is suitable only for indoor, climate-controlled environments where the equipment is fully enclosed within another protective housing.
IP65 is dust-tight and resists low-pressure water jets (6.3 mm nozzle, 30 kPa). It is the most common standard for fully exposed outdoor electronics such as lighting, cameras, and EV chargers.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP00
0 — No Protection
IP65
6 — Dust-Tight
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP00
0 — No Protection
IP65
5 — Water Jets (6.3 mm nozzle)
Dust-tight
IP00
No
IP65
Yes
Water-jet resistant
IP00
No
IP65
Yes
Submersible
IP00
No
IP65
No
Outdoor suitable
IP00
No
IP65
Yes
The exact difference (IP00 vs IP65)
Solid protection
IP00
Level 0 — No Protection
IP65
Level 6 — Dust-Tight
IP00 provides "No Protection" (level 0), while IP65 provides "Dust-Tight" (level 6). IP65 is 6 levels higher.
Liquid protection
IP00
Level 0 — No Protection
IP65
Level 5 — Water Jets (6.3 mm nozzle)
IP00 provides "No Protection" (level 0), while IP65 provides "Water Jets (6.3 mm nozzle)" (level 5). IP65 is 5 levels higher.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP65 offers higher overall protection than IP00. Choose IP65 for harsher environments; IP00 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.