IP06 vs IPX6
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP06 and IPX6 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in their protection levels (they are equivalent). IP06 is rated for no protection and powerful water jets (12.5 mm nozzle), while IPX6 provides no protection and powerful water jets (12.5 mm nozzle).
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.
IPX6 resists powerful water jets (12.5 mm nozzle, 100 kPa) with solid protection not specified. Suitable for heavy-rain or hose-exposed equipment where dust sealing is not required.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP06
0 — No Protection
IPX6
0 — No Protection
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP06
6 — Powerful Water Jets (12.5 mm nozzle)
IPX6
6 — Powerful Water Jets (12.5 mm nozzle)
Dust-tight
IP06
No
IPX6
No
Water-jet resistant
IP06
Yes
IPX6
Yes
Submersible
IP06
No
IPX6
No
Outdoor suitable
IP06
Yes
IPX6
Yes
The exact difference (IP06 vs IPX6)
Solid protection
IP06
Level 0 — No Protection
IPX6
Level 0 — No Protection
Both IP06 and IPX6 share the same solid protection: No Protection.
Liquid protection
IP06
Level 6 — Powerful Water Jets (12.5 mm nozzle)
IPX6
Level 6 — Powerful Water Jets (12.5 mm nozzle)
Both IP06 and IPX6 share the same liquid protection: Powerful Water Jets (12.5 mm nozzle).
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP06 and IPX6 offer comparable overall protection; choose based on the specific protection dimension (dust vs. water) that matters most for your application.