IP10 vs IP64
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP10 and IP64 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in solid-object protection (level 1 vs 6) and liquid protection (level 0 vs 4). IP10 is rated for > 50 mm — back of hand and no protection, while IP64 provides dust-tight 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.
IP64 is dust-tight and resists splashing water from any direction. A solid outdoor-covered rating combining complete dust exclusion with splash tolerance, sitting between IP65 (jets) and IP54 (dust-protected).
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP10
1 — > 50 mm — Back of Hand
IP64
6 — Dust-Tight
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP10
0 — No Protection
IP64
4 — Splashing Water (all directions)
Dust-tight
IP10
No
IP64
Yes
Water-jet resistant
IP10
No
IP64
No
Submersible
IP10
No
IP64
No
Outdoor suitable
IP10
No
IP64
Yes
The exact difference (IP10 vs IP64)
Solid protection
IP10
Level 1 — > 50 mm — Back of Hand
IP64
Level 6 — Dust-Tight
IP10 provides "> 50 mm — Back of Hand" (level 1), while IP64 provides "Dust-Tight" (level 6). IP64 is 5 levels higher.
Liquid protection
IP10
Level 0 — No Protection
IP64
Level 4 — Splashing Water (all directions)
IP10 provides "No Protection" (level 0), while IP64 provides "Splashing Water (all directions)" (level 4). IP64 is 4 levels higher.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP64 offers higher overall protection than IP10. Choose IP64 for harsher environments; IP10 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.