IP10 vs IP41
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP10 and IP41 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in solid-object protection (level 1 vs 4) and liquid protection (level 0 vs 1). IP10 is rated for > 50 mm — back of hand and no protection, while IP41 provides > 1 mm — small wires and vertically dripping water.
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, IP41 specifies protection against solid objects larger than 1.0 mm and protection against vertically falling drops of water. Dripping water shall have no harmful effects.. It is an IEC 60529 ingress protection code combining first-digit (solid) level 4 with second-digit (liquid) level 1.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP10
1 — > 50 mm — Back of Hand
IP41
4 — > 1 mm — Small Wires
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP10
0 — No Protection
IP41
1 — Vertically Dripping Water
Dust-tight
IP10
No
IP41
No
Water-jet resistant
IP10
No
IP41
No
Submersible
IP10
No
IP41
No
Outdoor suitable
IP10
No
IP41
No
The exact difference (IP10 vs IP41)
Solid protection
IP10
Level 1 — > 50 mm — Back of Hand
IP41
Level 4 — > 1 mm — Small Wires
IP10 provides "> 50 mm — Back of Hand" (level 1), while IP41 provides "> 1 mm — Small Wires" (level 4). IP41 is 3 levels higher.
Liquid protection
IP10
Level 0 — No Protection
IP41
Level 1 — Vertically Dripping Water
IP10 provides "No Protection" (level 0), while IP41 provides "Vertically Dripping Water" (level 1). IP41 is 1 level higher.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP41 offers higher overall protection than IP10. Choose IP41 for harsher environments; IP10 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.