IP30 vs IP5X
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP30 and IP5X are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in solid-object protection (level 3 vs 5). IP30 is rated for > 2.5 mm — tool / wire and no protection, while IP5X provides dust-protected 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.
IP5X is dust-protected (limited ingress, no harmful deposit) with water protection not specified. Used where dust limitation matters but the equipment is kept dry.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP30
3 — > 2.5 mm — Tool / Wire
IP5X
5 — Dust-Protected
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP30
0 — No Protection
IP5X
0 — No Protection
Dust-tight
IP30
No
IP5X
Limited
Water-jet resistant
IP30
No
IP5X
No
Submersible
IP30
No
IP5X
No
Outdoor suitable
IP30
No
IP5X
No
The exact difference (IP30 vs IP5X)
Solid protection
IP30
Level 3 — > 2.5 mm — Tool / Wire
IP5X
Level 5 — Dust-Protected
IP30 provides "> 2.5 mm — Tool / Wire" (level 3), while IP5X provides "Dust-Protected" (level 5). IP5X is 2 levels higher.
Liquid protection
IP30
Level 0 — No Protection
IP5X
Level 0 — No Protection
Both IP30 and IP5X share the same liquid protection: No Protection.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP5X offers higher overall protection than IP30. Choose IP5X for harsher environments; IP30 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.