IP01 vs IPX5
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP01 and IPX5 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in liquid protection (level 1 vs 5). IP01 is rated for no protection and vertically dripping water, while IPX5 provides no protection and water jets (6.3 mm nozzle).
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.
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)
IP01
0 — No Protection
IPX5
0 — No Protection
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP01
1 — Vertically Dripping Water
IPX5
5 — Water Jets (6.3 mm nozzle)
Dust-tight
IP01
No
IPX5
No
Water-jet resistant
IP01
No
IPX5
Yes
Submersible
IP01
No
IPX5
No
Outdoor suitable
IP01
No
IPX5
Yes
The exact difference (IP01 vs IPX5)
Solid protection
IP01
Level 0 — No Protection
IPX5
Level 0 — No Protection
Both IP01 and IPX5 share the same solid protection: No Protection.
Liquid protection
IP01
Level 1 — Vertically Dripping Water
IPX5
Level 5 — Water Jets (6.3 mm nozzle)
IP01 handles 0.1 mm/min drip rate (Vertically Dripping Water), while IPX5 handles 30 kPa (Water Jets (6.3 mm nozzle)). IPX5 provides 4 levels more liquid protection.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IPX5 offers higher overall protection than IP01. Choose IPX5 for harsher environments; IP01 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.