IP13
Last updated: Aug 9, 2026The IP13 rating offers protection against solid objects larger than 50 mm and protection against spraying water. Water sprayed at an angle up to 60° on either side of the vertical shall have no harmful effects.. It is an IEC 60529 ingress protection code combining first-digit (solid) level 1 with second-digit (liquid) level 3.
Solid 1
> 50 mm — Back of Hand
Liquid 3
Spraying Water (up to 60°)
What IP13 means
The IP code IP13 is part of the IEC 60529 standard for ingress protection. The first characteristic numeral, 1, indicates the level of protection against solid objects and access to hazardous parts. The second numeral, 3, indicates the level of protection against the ingress of water. Together, these digits describe exactly what an enclosure rated IP13 can withstand.
For solid protection, the digit 1 means the enclosure is > 50 mm — back of hand. Protected against access to hazardous parts with the back of a hand. Protected against solid foreign objects of 50 mm diameter and greater. The test method is access probe (50 mm sphere) shall not fully penetrate and shall have adequate clearance from hazardous parts.
For liquid protection, the digit 3 means the enclosure resists spraying water (up to 60°). Protection against spraying water. Water sprayed at an angle up to 60° on either side of the vertical shall have no harmful effects. The test procedure is oscillating tube or spray nozzle with 80° aperture; water pressure 50–150 kpa depending on device; 5 minutes minimum.
IP13 vs IP14: the higher rating adds splashing water. IP13 vs IP65: IP65 is dust-tight and water-jet resistant — a major upgrade for outdoor use. When specifying IP13 for a project, confirm the rating certificate from the manufacturer and consider that seals degrade over time with temperature cycling, UV exposure, and chemical contact.
Full specification table
| Parameter | Solid digit (1) | Liquid digit (3) |
|---|---|---|
| Protection level | > 50 mm — Back of Hand | Spraying Water (up to 60°) |
| Description | Protected against access to hazardous parts with the back of a hand. Protected against solid foreign objects of 50 mm diameter and greater. | Protection against spraying water. Water sprayed at an angle up to 60° on either side of the vertical shall have no harmful effects. |
| Test method | Access probe (50 mm sphere) shall not fully penetrate and shall have adequate clearance from hazardous parts. | Oscillating tube or spray nozzle with 80° aperture; water pressure 50–150 kPa depending on device; 5 minutes minimum. |
| Object size / water pressure | 50 mm sphere | 80 kPa (tube) / 50 kPa (nozzle) |
| Test distance | Per standard | 200 mm (tube) / 200–500 mm (nozzle) |
| Test duration | Per standard | 10 minutes |
Typical applications
Sheltered outdoor fixtures
Covered industrial equipment
NEMA equivalent
Recommended products for IP13
IP13 indoor enclosure
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