IP02 vs IP20
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP02 and IP20 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in solid-object protection (level 0 vs 2) and liquid protection (level 2 vs 0). IP02 is rated for no protection and dripping water at 15° tilt, while IP20 provides > 12.5 mm — finger and no protection.
Engineered to deliver no protection against solid objects and protection against vertically falling drops of water when the enclosure is tilted up to 15° from its normal position.. Classified as IEC 60529 ingress protection code IP02, it pairs solid level 0 with liquid level 2.
IP20 protects against contact with a finger and solid objects larger than 12.5 mm. It has no water protection and is intended for dry, indoor use such as consumer electronics and IT equipment.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP02
0 — No Protection
IP20
2 — > 12.5 mm — Finger
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP02
2 — Dripping Water at 15° Tilt
IP20
0 — No Protection
Dust-tight
IP02
No
IP20
No
Water-jet resistant
IP02
No
IP20
No
Submersible
IP02
No
IP20
No
Outdoor suitable
IP02
No
IP20
No
The exact difference (IP02 vs IP20)
Solid protection
IP02
Level 0 — No Protection
IP20
Level 2 — > 12.5 mm — Finger
IP02 provides "No Protection" (level 0), while IP20 provides "> 12.5 mm — Finger" (level 2). IP20 is 2 levels higher.
Liquid protection
IP02
Level 2 — Dripping Water at 15° Tilt
IP20
Level 0 — No Protection
IP02 provides "Dripping Water at 15° Tilt" (level 2), while IP20 provides "No Protection" (level 0). IP02 is 2 levels higher.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP02 and IP20 offer comparable overall protection; choose based on the specific protection dimension (dust vs. water) that matters most for your application.