IP24 vs IP41
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP24 and IP41 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in solid-object protection (level 2 vs 4) and liquid protection (level 4 vs 1). IP24 is rated for > 12.5 mm — finger and splashing water (all directions), while IP41 provides > 1 mm — small wires and vertically dripping water.
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.
Under IEC 60529, IP41 specifies protection against solid objects larger than 1.0 mm and protection against vertically falling drops of water. Dripping water shall have no harmful effects.. It is an IEC 60529 ingress protection code combining first-digit (solid) level 4 with second-digit (liquid) level 1.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP24
2 — > 12.5 mm — Finger
IP41
4 — > 1 mm — Small Wires
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP24
4 — Splashing Water (all directions)
IP41
1 — Vertically Dripping Water
Dust-tight
IP24
No
IP41
No
Water-jet resistant
IP24
No
IP41
No
Submersible
IP24
No
IP41
No
Outdoor suitable
IP24
Yes
IP41
No
The exact difference (IP24 vs IP41)
Solid protection
IP24
Level 2 — > 12.5 mm — Finger
IP41
Level 4 — > 1 mm — Small Wires
IP24 provides "> 12.5 mm — Finger" (level 2), while IP41 provides "> 1 mm — Small Wires" (level 4). IP41 is 2 levels higher.
Liquid protection
IP24
Level 4 — Splashing Water (all directions)
IP41
Level 1 — Vertically Dripping Water
IP24 handles 50–100 kPa (Splashing Water (all directions)), while IP41 handles 0.1 mm/min drip rate (Vertically Dripping Water). IP24 provides 3 levels more liquid protection.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP24 offers higher overall protection than IP41. Choose IP24 for harsher environments; IP41 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.