IP30 vs IP10
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP30 and IP10 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in solid-object protection (level 3 vs 1). IP30 is rated for > 2.5 mm — tool / wire and no protection, while IP10 provides > 50 mm — back of hand and no protection.
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.
IP10 provides protection against solid objects larger than 50 mm and no protection against water. It is an IEC 60529 ingress protection code combining first-digit (solid) level 1 with second-digit (liquid) level 0.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP30
3 — > 2.5 mm — Tool / Wire
IP10
1 — > 50 mm — Back of Hand
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP30
0 — No Protection
IP10
0 — No Protection
Dust-tight
IP30
No
IP10
No
Water-jet resistant
IP30
No
IP10
No
Submersible
IP30
No
IP10
No
Outdoor suitable
IP30
No
IP10
No
The exact difference (IP30 vs IP10)
Solid protection
IP30
Level 3 — > 2.5 mm — Tool / Wire
IP10
Level 1 — > 50 mm — Back of Hand
IP30 provides "> 2.5 mm — Tool / Wire" (level 3), while IP10 provides "> 50 mm — Back of Hand" (level 1). IP30 is 2 levels higher.
Liquid protection
IP30
Level 0 — No Protection
IP10
Level 0 — No Protection
Both IP30 and IP10 share the same liquid protection: No Protection.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP30 offers higher overall protection than IP10. Choose IP30 for harsher environments; IP10 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.