IP22
Last updated: Aug 9, 2026IP22 protects against fingers and 12.5 mm objects, plus vertically dripping water when tilted up to 15°. Common for indoor equipment that may encounter occasional condensation or drips.
Solid 2
> 12.5 mm — Finger
Liquid 2
Dripping Water at 15° Tilt
What IP22 means
The IP code IP22 is part of the IEC 60529 standard for ingress protection. The first characteristic numeral, 2, indicates the level of protection against solid objects and access to hazardous parts. The second numeral, 2, indicates the level of protection against the ingress of water. Together, these digits describe exactly what an enclosure rated IP22 can withstand.
For solid protection, the digit 2 means the enclosure is > 12.5 mm — finger. Protected against access to hazardous parts with a finger. Protected against solid foreign objects of 12.5 mm diameter and greater. The test method is jointed test finger (12 mm diameter, 80 mm length) shall not penetrate with adequate clearance.
For liquid protection, the digit 2 means the enclosure resists dripping water at 15° tilt. Protection against vertically falling drops of water when the enclosure is tilted up to 15° from its normal position. The test procedure is drip box producing 3 mm/min rainfall; enclosure tilted at 15° in four directions for 2.5 minutes each (10 minutes total).
IP22 vs IP44: IP44 adds splashing-water protection from any direction, the minimum standard for outdoor-covered fixtures. When specifying IP22 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 (2) | Liquid digit (2) |
|---|---|---|
| Protection level | > 12.5 mm — Finger | Dripping Water at 15° Tilt |
| Description | Protected against access to hazardous parts with a finger. Protected against solid foreign objects of 12.5 mm diameter and greater. | Protection against vertically falling drops of water when the enclosure is tilted up to 15° from its normal position. |
| Test method | Jointed test finger (12 mm diameter, 80 mm length) shall not penetrate with adequate clearance. | Drip box producing 3 mm/min rainfall; enclosure tilted at 15° in four directions for 2.5 minutes each (10 minutes total). |
| Object size / water pressure | 12.5 mm sphere / jointed finger | 0.3 mm/min drip rate |
| Test distance | Per standard | 200 mm above |
| Test duration | Per standard | 10 minutes (2.5 min × 4 positions) |
Typical applications
Indoor consumer electronics near windows
Lighting fixtures in covered areas
Indoor electrical panels in damp rooms
NEMA equivalent
Recommended products for IP22
Drip-proof indoor junction box
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