IP19K vs IPX5
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP19K and IPX5 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in solid-object protection (level 1 vs 0) and liquid protection (level 9K vs 5). IP19K is rated for > 50 mm — back of hand and high-pressure, high-temp water jets, while IPX5 provides no protection and water jets (6.3 mm nozzle).
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.
IPX5 resists low-pressure water jets (6.3 mm nozzle, 30 kPa) with solid protection not specified. Used where water-jet resistance matters more than dust sealing.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP19K
1 — > 50 mm — Back of Hand
IPX5
0 — No Protection
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP19K
9 — High-Pressure, High-Temp Water Jets
IPX5
5 — Water Jets (6.3 mm nozzle)
Dust-tight
IP19K
No
IPX5
No
Water-jet resistant
IP19K
Yes
IPX5
Yes
Submersible
IP19K
Yes
IPX5
No
Outdoor suitable
IP19K
Yes
IPX5
Yes
The exact difference (IP19K vs IPX5)
Solid protection
IP19K
Level 1 — > 50 mm — Back of Hand
IPX5
Level 0 — No Protection
IP19K provides "> 50 mm — Back of Hand" (level 1), while IPX5 provides "No Protection" (level 0). IP19K is 1 level higher.
Liquid protection
IP19K
Level 9 — High-Pressure, High-Temp Water Jets
IPX5
Level 5 — Water Jets (6.3 mm nozzle)
IP19K handles 8–10 MPa (High-Pressure, High-Temp Water Jets), while IPX5 handles 30 kPa (Water Jets (6.3 mm nozzle)). IP19K provides 4 levels more liquid protection.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP19K offers higher overall protection than IPX5. Choose IP19K for harsher environments; IPX5 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.