IP14 vs IP24
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP14 and IP24 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in solid-object protection (level 1 vs 2). IP14 is rated for > 50 mm — back of hand and splashing water (all directions), while IP24 provides > 12.5 mm — finger and splashing water (all directions).
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.
With IP24, an enclosure receives protection against solid objects larger than 12.5 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 2 with second-digit (liquid) level 4.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP14
1 — > 50 mm — Back of Hand
IP24
2 — > 12.5 mm — Finger
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP14
4 — Splashing Water (all directions)
IP24
4 — Splashing Water (all directions)
Dust-tight
IP14
No
IP24
No
Water-jet resistant
IP14
No
IP24
No
Submersible
IP14
No
IP24
No
Outdoor suitable
IP14
Yes
IP24
Yes
The exact difference (IP14 vs IP24)
Solid protection
IP14
Level 1 — > 50 mm — Back of Hand
IP24
Level 2 — > 12.5 mm — Finger
IP14 provides "> 50 mm — Back of Hand" (level 1), while IP24 provides "> 12.5 mm — Finger" (level 2). IP24 is 1 level higher.
Liquid protection
IP14
Level 4 — Splashing Water (all directions)
IP24
Level 4 — Splashing Water (all directions)
Both IP14 and IP24 share the same liquid protection: Splashing Water (all directions).
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP24 offers higher overall protection than IP14. Choose IP24 for harsher environments; IP14 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.