IP10 vs IP14
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP10 and IP14 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in liquid protection (level 0 vs 4). IP10 is rated for > 50 mm — back of hand and no protection, while IP14 provides > 50 mm — back of hand and splashing water (all directions).
IP10 provides protection against solid objects larger than 50 mm and no protection against water. It is an IEC 60529 ingress protection code combining first-digit (solid) level 1 with second-digit (liquid) level 0.
Under IEC 60529, IP14 specifies protection against solid objects larger than 50 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 1 with second-digit (liquid) level 4.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP10
1 — > 50 mm — Back of Hand
IP14
1 — > 50 mm — Back of Hand
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP10
0 — No Protection
IP14
4 — Splashing Water (all directions)
Dust-tight
IP10
No
IP14
No
Water-jet resistant
IP10
No
IP14
No
Submersible
IP10
No
IP14
No
Outdoor suitable
IP10
No
IP14
Yes
The exact difference (IP10 vs IP14)
Solid protection
IP10
Level 1 — > 50 mm — Back of Hand
IP14
Level 1 — > 50 mm — Back of Hand
Both IP10 and IP14 share the same solid protection: > 50 mm — Back of Hand.
Liquid protection
IP10
Level 0 — No Protection
IP14
Level 4 — Splashing Water (all directions)
IP10 provides "No Protection" (level 0), while IP14 provides "Splashing Water (all directions)" (level 4). IP14 is 4 levels higher.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP14 offers higher overall protection than IP10. Choose IP14 for harsher environments; IP10 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.