IP01 vs IP60
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP01 and IP60 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in solid-object protection (level 0 vs 6) and liquid protection (level 1 vs 0). IP01 is rated for no protection and vertically dripping water, while IP60 provides dust-tight 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.
IP60 is dust-tight with no water protection. Used for indoor equipment in very dusty environments that stays completely dry — dust exclusion without any moisture tolerance.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP01
0 — No Protection
IP60
6 — Dust-Tight
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP01
1 — Vertically Dripping Water
IP60
0 — No Protection
Dust-tight
IP01
No
IP60
Yes
Water-jet resistant
IP01
No
IP60
No
Submersible
IP01
No
IP60
No
Outdoor suitable
IP01
No
IP60
No
The exact difference (IP01 vs IP60)
Solid protection
IP01
Level 0 — No Protection
IP60
Level 6 — Dust-Tight
IP01 provides "No Protection" (level 0), while IP60 provides "Dust-Tight" (level 6). IP60 is 6 levels higher.
Liquid protection
IP01
Level 1 — Vertically Dripping Water
IP60
Level 0 — No Protection
IP01 provides "Vertically Dripping Water" (level 1), while IP60 provides "No Protection" (level 0). IP01 is 1 level higher.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP60 offers higher overall protection than IP01. Choose IP60 for harsher environments; IP01 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.