IP00 vs IPX5
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP00 and IPX5 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in liquid protection (level 0 vs 5). IP00 is rated for no protection and no protection, while IPX5 provides no protection 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.
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)
IP00
0 — No Protection
IPX5
0 — No Protection
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP00
0 — No Protection
IPX5
5 — Water Jets (6.3 mm nozzle)
Dust-tight
IP00
No
IPX5
No
Water-jet resistant
IP00
No
IPX5
Yes
Submersible
IP00
No
IPX5
No
Outdoor suitable
IP00
No
IPX5
Yes
The exact difference (IP00 vs IPX5)
Solid protection
IP00
Level 0 — No Protection
IPX5
Level 0 — No Protection
Both IP00 and IPX5 share the same solid protection: No Protection.
Liquid protection
IP00
Level 0 — No Protection
IPX5
Level 5 — Water Jets (6.3 mm nozzle)
IP00 provides "No Protection" (level 0), while IPX5 provides "Water Jets (6.3 mm nozzle)" (level 5). IPX5 is 5 levels higher.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IPX5 offers higher overall protection than IP00. Choose IPX5 for harsher environments; IP00 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.