IP02 vs IP30
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP02 and IP30 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in solid-object protection (level 0 vs 3) and liquid protection (level 2 vs 0). IP02 is rated for no protection and dripping water at 15° tilt, while IP30 provides > 2.5 mm — tool / wire 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.
IP30 protects against tools and 2.5 mm solid objects but offers no water protection. A basic indoor rating for equipment in dry, low-dust environments where only tool-access protection is required.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP02
0 — No Protection
IP30
3 — > 2.5 mm — Tool / Wire
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP02
2 — Dripping Water at 15° Tilt
IP30
0 — No Protection
Dust-tight
IP02
No
IP30
No
Water-jet resistant
IP02
No
IP30
No
Submersible
IP02
No
IP30
No
Outdoor suitable
IP02
No
IP30
No
The exact difference (IP02 vs IP30)
Solid protection
IP02
Level 0 — No Protection
IP30
Level 3 — > 2.5 mm — Tool / Wire
IP02 provides "No Protection" (level 0), while IP30 provides "> 2.5 mm — Tool / Wire" (level 3). IP30 is 3 levels higher.
Liquid protection
IP02
Level 2 — Dripping Water at 15° Tilt
IP30
Level 0 — No Protection
IP02 provides "Dripping Water at 15° Tilt" (level 2), while IP30 provides "No Protection" (level 0). IP02 is 2 levels higher.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP30 offers higher overall protection than IP02. Choose IP30 for harsher environments; IP02 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.