IP10 vs IP19K
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP10 and IP19K are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in liquid protection (level 0 vs 9K). IP10 is rated for > 50 mm — back of hand and no protection, while IP19K provides > 50 mm — back of hand and high-pressure, high-temp water jets.
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, IP19K specifies protection against solid objects larger than 50 mm and resistance to high-pressure (8–10 MPa), high-temperature (80 °C) water jets. It is an IEC 60529 ingress protection code combining first-digit (solid) level 1 with second-digit (liquid) level 9K.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP10
1 — > 50 mm — Back of Hand
IP19K
1 — > 50 mm — Back of Hand
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP10
0 — No Protection
IP19K
9 — High-Pressure, High-Temp Water Jets
Dust-tight
IP10
No
IP19K
No
Water-jet resistant
IP10
No
IP19K
Yes
Submersible
IP10
No
IP19K
Yes
Outdoor suitable
IP10
No
IP19K
Yes
The exact difference (IP10 vs IP19K)
Solid protection
IP10
Level 1 — > 50 mm — Back of Hand
IP19K
Level 1 — > 50 mm — Back of Hand
Both IP10 and IP19K share the same solid protection: > 50 mm — Back of Hand.
Liquid protection
IP10
Level 0 — No Protection
IP19K
Level 9 — High-Pressure, High-Temp Water Jets
IP10 provides "No Protection" (level 0), while IP19K provides "High-Pressure, High-Temp Water Jets" (level 9). IP19K is 9 levels higher.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP19K offers higher overall protection than IP10. Choose IP19K for harsher environments; IP10 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.