IP02 vs IP69K
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP02 and IP69K are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in solid-object protection (level 0 vs 6) and liquid protection (level 2 vs 9K). IP02 is rated for no protection and dripping water at 15° tilt, while IP69K provides dust-tight and high-pressure, high-temp water jets.
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.
IP69K is dust-tight and resists high-pressure (8–10 MPa), high-temperature (80 °C) water jets. The highest IP rating, required for food, beverage, and pharmaceutical washdown environments.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP02
0 — No Protection
IP69K
6 — Dust-Tight
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP02
2 — Dripping Water at 15° Tilt
IP69K
9 — High-Pressure, High-Temp Water Jets
Dust-tight
IP02
No
IP69K
Yes
Water-jet resistant
IP02
No
IP69K
Yes
Submersible
IP02
No
IP69K
Yes
Outdoor suitable
IP02
No
IP69K
Yes
The exact difference (IP02 vs IP69K)
Solid protection
IP02
Level 0 — No Protection
IP69K
Level 6 — Dust-Tight
IP02 provides "No Protection" (level 0), while IP69K provides "Dust-Tight" (level 6). IP69K is 6 levels higher.
Liquid protection
IP02
Level 2 — Dripping Water at 15° Tilt
IP69K
Level 9 — High-Pressure, High-Temp Water Jets
IP02 handles 0.3 mm/min drip rate (Dripping Water at 15° Tilt), while IP69K handles 8–10 MPa (High-Pressure, High-Temp Water Jets). IP69K provides 7 levels more liquid protection.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP69K offers higher overall protection than IP02. Choose IP69K for harsher environments; IP02 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.