IP05 vs IP5X
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP05 and IP5X are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in solid-object protection (level 0 vs 5) and liquid protection (level 5 vs 0). IP05 is rated for no protection and water jets (6.3 mm nozzle), while IP5X provides dust-protected and no protection.
Under IEC 60529, IP05 specifies no protection against solid objects and protection against water jets. Water projected by a 6.3 mm nozzle against the enclosure from any direction shall have no harmful effects.. It is an IEC 60529 ingress protection code combining first-digit (solid) level 0 with second-digit (liquid) level 5.
IP5X is dust-protected (limited ingress, no harmful deposit) with water protection not specified. Used where dust limitation matters but the equipment is kept dry.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP05
0 — No Protection
IP5X
5 — Dust-Protected
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP05
5 — Water Jets (6.3 mm nozzle)
IP5X
0 — No Protection
Dust-tight
IP05
No
IP5X
Limited
Water-jet resistant
IP05
Yes
IP5X
No
Submersible
IP05
No
IP5X
No
Outdoor suitable
IP05
Yes
IP5X
No
The exact difference (IP05 vs IP5X)
Solid protection
IP05
Level 0 — No Protection
IP5X
Level 5 — Dust-Protected
IP05 provides "No Protection" (level 0), while IP5X provides "Dust-Protected" (level 5). IP5X is 5 levels higher.
Liquid protection
IP05
Level 5 — Water Jets (6.3 mm nozzle)
IP5X
Level 0 — No Protection
IP05 provides "Water Jets (6.3 mm nozzle)" (level 5), while IP5X provides "No Protection" (level 0). IP05 is 5 levels higher.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP05 and IP5X offer comparable overall protection; choose based on the specific protection dimension (dust vs. water) that matters most for your application.