IP05 vs IPX5
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP05 and IPX5 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in their protection levels (they are equivalent). IP05 is rated for no protection and water jets (6.3 mm nozzle), while IPX5 provides no protection and water jets (6.3 mm nozzle).
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.
IPX5 resists low-pressure water jets (6.3 mm nozzle, 30 kPa) with solid protection not specified. Used where water-jet resistance matters more than dust sealing.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP05
0 — No Protection
IPX5
0 — No Protection
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP05
5 — Water Jets (6.3 mm nozzle)
IPX5
5 — Water Jets (6.3 mm nozzle)
Dust-tight
IP05
No
IPX5
No
Water-jet resistant
IP05
Yes
IPX5
Yes
Submersible
IP05
No
IPX5
No
Outdoor suitable
IP05
Yes
IPX5
Yes
The exact difference (IP05 vs IPX5)
Solid protection
IP05
Level 0 — No Protection
IPX5
Level 0 — No Protection
Both IP05 and IPX5 share the same solid protection: No Protection.
Liquid protection
IP05
Level 5 — Water Jets (6.3 mm nozzle)
IPX5
Level 5 — Water Jets (6.3 mm nozzle)
Both IP05 and IPX5 share the same liquid protection: Water Jets (6.3 mm nozzle).
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP05 and IPX5 offer comparable overall protection; choose based on the specific protection dimension (dust vs. water) that matters most for your application.