IP69K vs IP10
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP69K and IP10 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in solid-object protection (level 6 vs 1) and liquid protection (level 9K vs 0). IP69K is rated for dust-tight and high-pressure, high-temp water jets, while IP10 provides > 50 mm — back of hand and no protection.
IP69K is dust-tight and resists high-pressure (8–10 MPa), high-temperature (80 °C) water jets. The highest IP rating, required for food, beverage, and pharmaceutical washdown environments.
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)
IP69K
6 — Dust-Tight
IP10
1 — > 50 mm — Back of Hand
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP69K
9 — High-Pressure, High-Temp Water Jets
IP10
0 — No Protection
Dust-tight
IP69K
Yes
IP10
No
Water-jet resistant
IP69K
Yes
IP10
No
Submersible
IP69K
Yes
IP10
No
Outdoor suitable
IP69K
Yes
IP10
No
The exact difference (IP69K vs IP10)
Solid protection
IP69K
Level 6 — Dust-Tight
IP10
Level 1 — > 50 mm — Back of Hand
IP69K provides "Dust-Tight" (level 6), while IP10 provides "> 50 mm — Back of Hand" (level 1). IP69K is 5 levels higher.
Liquid protection
IP69K
Level 9 — High-Pressure, High-Temp Water Jets
IP10
Level 0 — No Protection
IP69K provides "High-Pressure, High-Temp Water Jets" (level 9), while IP10 provides "No Protection" (level 0). IP69K is 9 levels higher.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP69K offers higher overall protection than IP10. Choose IP69K for harsher environments; IP10 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.