IP01 vs IPX6
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP01 and IPX6 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in liquid protection (level 1 vs 6). IP01 is rated for no protection and vertically dripping water, while IPX6 provides no protection and powerful water jets (12.5 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.
IPX6 resists powerful water jets (12.5 mm nozzle, 100 kPa) with solid protection not specified. Suitable for heavy-rain or hose-exposed equipment where dust sealing is not required.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP01
0 — No Protection
IPX6
0 — No Protection
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP01
1 — Vertically Dripping Water
IPX6
6 — Powerful Water Jets (12.5 mm nozzle)
Dust-tight
IP01
No
IPX6
No
Water-jet resistant
IP01
No
IPX6
Yes
Submersible
IP01
No
IPX6
No
Outdoor suitable
IP01
No
IPX6
Yes
The exact difference (IP01 vs IPX6)
Solid protection
IP01
Level 0 — No Protection
IPX6
Level 0 — No Protection
Both IP01 and IPX6 share the same solid protection: No Protection.
Liquid protection
IP01
Level 1 — Vertically Dripping Water
IPX6
Level 6 — Powerful Water Jets (12.5 mm nozzle)
IP01 handles 0.1 mm/min drip rate (Vertically Dripping Water), while IPX6 handles 100 kPa (Powerful Water Jets (12.5 mm nozzle)). IPX6 provides 5 levels more liquid protection.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IPX6 offers higher overall protection than IP01. Choose IPX6 for harsher environments; IP01 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.