IP06 vs IP24
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP06 and IP24 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in solid-object protection (level 0 vs 2) and liquid protection (level 6 vs 4). IP06 is rated for no protection and powerful water jets (12.5 mm nozzle), while IP24 provides > 12.5 mm — finger and splashing water (all directions).
With IP06, an enclosure receives no protection against solid objects and protection against powerful water jets. Water projected in powerful jets by a 12.5 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 6.
With IP24, an enclosure receives protection against solid objects larger than 12.5 mm and protection against splashing water. Water splashed against the enclosure from any direction shall have no harmful effects.. It is an IEC 60529 ingress protection code combining first-digit (solid) level 2 with second-digit (liquid) level 4.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP06
0 — No Protection
IP24
2 — > 12.5 mm — Finger
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP06
6 — Powerful Water Jets (12.5 mm nozzle)
IP24
4 — Splashing Water (all directions)
Dust-tight
IP06
No
IP24
No
Water-jet resistant
IP06
Yes
IP24
No
Submersible
IP06
No
IP24
No
Outdoor suitable
IP06
Yes
IP24
Yes
The exact difference (IP06 vs IP24)
Solid protection
IP06
Level 0 — No Protection
IP24
Level 2 — > 12.5 mm — Finger
IP06 provides "No Protection" (level 0), while IP24 provides "> 12.5 mm — Finger" (level 2). IP24 is 2 levels higher.
Liquid protection
IP06
Level 6 — Powerful Water Jets (12.5 mm nozzle)
IP24
Level 4 — Splashing Water (all directions)
IP06 handles 100 kPa (Powerful Water Jets (12.5 mm nozzle)), while IP24 handles 50–100 kPa (Splashing Water (all directions)). IP06 provides 2 levels more liquid protection.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP06 and IP24 offer comparable overall protection; choose based on the specific protection dimension (dust vs. water) that matters most for your application.