IP01 vs IP61
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP01 and IP61 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in solid-object protection (level 0 vs 6). IP01 is rated for no protection and vertically dripping water, while IP61 provides dust-tight and vertically dripping water.
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.
IP61 is an ingress protection code that ensures dust-tight (no ingress of dust) 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 6 with second-digit (liquid) level 1.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP01
0 — No Protection
IP61
6 — Dust-Tight
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP01
1 — Vertically Dripping Water
IP61
1 — Vertically Dripping Water
Dust-tight
IP01
No
IP61
Yes
Water-jet resistant
IP01
No
IP61
No
Submersible
IP01
No
IP61
No
Outdoor suitable
IP01
No
IP61
No
The exact difference (IP01 vs IP61)
Solid protection
IP01
Level 0 — No Protection
IP61
Level 6 — Dust-Tight
IP01 provides "No Protection" (level 0), while IP61 provides "Dust-Tight" (level 6). IP61 is 6 levels higher.
Liquid protection
IP01
Level 1 — Vertically Dripping Water
IP61
Level 1 — Vertically Dripping Water
Both IP01 and IP61 share the same liquid protection: Vertically Dripping Water.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP61 offers higher overall protection than IP01. Choose IP61 for harsher environments; IP01 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.