IP22 vs IP02
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP22 and IP02 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in solid-object protection (level 2 vs 0). IP22 is rated for > 12.5 mm — finger and dripping water at 15° tilt, while IP02 provides no protection and dripping water at 15° tilt.
IP22 protects against fingers and 12.5 mm objects, plus vertically dripping water when tilted up to 15°. Common for indoor equipment that may encounter occasional condensation or drips.
Engineered to deliver no protection against solid objects and protection against vertically falling drops of water when the enclosure is tilted up to 15° from its normal position.. Classified as IEC 60529 ingress protection code IP02, it pairs solid level 0 with liquid level 2.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP22
2 — > 12.5 mm — Finger
IP02
0 — No Protection
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP22
2 — Dripping Water at 15° Tilt
IP02
2 — Dripping Water at 15° Tilt
Dust-tight
IP22
No
IP02
No
Water-jet resistant
IP22
No
IP02
No
Submersible
IP22
No
IP02
No
Outdoor suitable
IP22
No
IP02
No
The exact difference (IP22 vs IP02)
Solid protection
IP22
Level 2 — > 12.5 mm — Finger
IP02
Level 0 — No Protection
IP22 provides "> 12.5 mm — Finger" (level 2), while IP02 provides "No Protection" (level 0). IP22 is 2 levels higher.
Liquid protection
IP22
Level 2 — Dripping Water at 15° Tilt
IP02
Level 2 — Dripping Water at 15° Tilt
Both IP22 and IP02 share the same liquid protection: Dripping Water at 15° Tilt.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP22 offers higher overall protection than IP02. Choose IP22 for harsher environments; IP02 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.