IP10 vs IP69K
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP10 and IP69K are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in solid-object protection (level 1 vs 6) and liquid protection (level 0 vs 9K). IP10 is rated for > 50 mm — back of hand and no protection, while IP69K provides dust-tight 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.
IP69K is dust-tight and resists high-pressure (8–10 MPa), high-temperature (80 °C) water jets. The highest IP rating, required for food, beverage, and pharmaceutical washdown environments.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP10
1 — > 50 mm — Back of Hand
IP69K
6 — Dust-Tight
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP10
0 — No Protection
IP69K
9 — High-Pressure, High-Temp Water Jets
Dust-tight
IP10
No
IP69K
Yes
Water-jet resistant
IP10
No
IP69K
Yes
Submersible
IP10
No
IP69K
Yes
Outdoor suitable
IP10
No
IP69K
Yes
The exact difference (IP10 vs IP69K)
Solid protection
IP10
Level 1 — > 50 mm — Back of Hand
IP69K
Level 6 — Dust-Tight
IP10 provides "> 50 mm — Back of Hand" (level 1), while IP69K provides "Dust-Tight" (level 6). IP69K is 5 levels higher.
Liquid protection
IP10
Level 0 — No Protection
IP69K
Level 9 — High-Pressure, High-Temp Water Jets
IP10 provides "No Protection" (level 0), while IP69K provides "High-Pressure, High-Temp Water Jets" (level 9). IP69K is 9 levels higher.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP69K offers higher overall protection than IP10. Choose IP69K for harsher environments; IP10 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.