IP64 vs IP04
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP64 and IP04 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in solid-object protection (level 6 vs 0). IP64 is rated for dust-tight and splashing water (all directions), while IP04 provides no protection and splashing water (all directions).
IP64 is dust-tight and resists splashing water from any direction. A solid outdoor-covered rating combining complete dust exclusion with splash tolerance, sitting between IP65 (jets) and IP54 (dust-protected).
The IP04 rating offers no protection against solid objects 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 0 with second-digit (liquid) level 4.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP64
6 — Dust-Tight
IP04
0 — No Protection
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP64
4 — Splashing Water (all directions)
IP04
4 — Splashing Water (all directions)
Dust-tight
IP64
Yes
IP04
No
Water-jet resistant
IP64
No
IP04
No
Submersible
IP64
No
IP04
No
Outdoor suitable
IP64
Yes
IP04
Yes
The exact difference (IP64 vs IP04)
Solid protection
IP64
Level 6 — Dust-Tight
IP04
Level 0 — No Protection
IP64 provides "Dust-Tight" (level 6), while IP04 provides "No Protection" (level 0). IP64 is 6 levels higher.
Liquid protection
IP64
Level 4 — Splashing Water (all directions)
IP04
Level 4 — Splashing Water (all directions)
Both IP64 and IP04 share the same liquid protection: Splashing Water (all directions).
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP64 offers higher overall protection than IP04. Choose IP64 for harsher environments; IP04 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.