IP01 vs IP10
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP01 and IP10 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in solid-object protection (level 0 vs 1) and liquid protection (level 1 vs 0). IP01 is rated for no protection and vertically dripping water, while IP10 provides > 50 mm — back of hand and no protection.
IP01 provides no protection against solid objects and protection against vertically falling drops of water. Dripping water shall have no harmful effects.. It is an IEC 60529 ingress protection code combining first-digit (solid) level 0 with second-digit (liquid) level 1.
IP10 provides protection against solid objects larger than 50 mm and no protection against water. It is an IEC 60529 ingress protection code combining first-digit (solid) level 1 with second-digit (liquid) level 0.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP01
0 — No Protection
IP10
1 — > 50 mm — Back of Hand
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP01
1 — Vertically Dripping Water
IP10
0 — No Protection
Dust-tight
IP01
No
IP10
No
Water-jet resistant
IP01
No
IP10
No
Submersible
IP01
No
IP10
No
Outdoor suitable
IP01
No
IP10
No
The exact difference (IP01 vs IP10)
Solid protection
IP01
Level 0 — No Protection
IP10
Level 1 — > 50 mm — Back of Hand
IP01 provides "No Protection" (level 0), while IP10 provides "> 50 mm — Back of Hand" (level 1). IP10 is 1 level higher.
Liquid protection
IP01
Level 1 — Vertically Dripping Water
IP10
Level 0 — No Protection
IP01 provides "Vertically Dripping Water" (level 1), while IP10 provides "No Protection" (level 0). IP01 is 1 level higher.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP01 and IP10 offer comparable overall protection; choose based on the specific protection dimension (dust vs. water) that matters most for your application.