IP30 vs IP06
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP30 and IP06 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in solid-object protection (level 3 vs 0) and liquid protection (level 0 vs 6). IP30 is rated for > 2.5 mm — tool / wire and no protection, while IP06 provides no protection and powerful water jets (12.5 mm nozzle).
IP30 protects against tools and 2.5 mm solid objects but offers no water protection. A basic indoor rating for equipment in dry, low-dust environments where only tool-access protection is required.
With IP06, an enclosure receives no protection against solid objects and protection against powerful water jets. Water projected in powerful jets by a 12.5 mm nozzle against the enclosure from any direction shall have no harmful effects.. It is an IEC 60529 ingress protection code combining first-digit (solid) level 0 with second-digit (liquid) level 6.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP30
3 — > 2.5 mm — Tool / Wire
IP06
0 — No Protection
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP30
0 — No Protection
IP06
6 — Powerful Water Jets (12.5 mm nozzle)
Dust-tight
IP30
No
IP06
No
Water-jet resistant
IP30
No
IP06
Yes
Submersible
IP30
No
IP06
No
Outdoor suitable
IP30
No
IP06
Yes
The exact difference (IP30 vs IP06)
Solid protection
IP30
Level 3 — > 2.5 mm — Tool / Wire
IP06
Level 0 — No Protection
IP30 provides "> 2.5 mm — Tool / Wire" (level 3), while IP06 provides "No Protection" (level 0). IP30 is 3 levels higher.
Liquid protection
IP30
Level 0 — No Protection
IP06
Level 6 — Powerful Water Jets (12.5 mm nozzle)
IP30 provides "No Protection" (level 0), while IP06 provides "Powerful Water Jets (12.5 mm nozzle)" (level 6). IP06 is 6 levels higher.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP06 offers higher overall protection than IP30. Choose IP06 for harsher environments; IP30 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.