IPX4
Last updated: Aug 9, 2026IPX4 (solid protection not specified) resists splashing water from any direction. A common minimum for bathroom and outdoor-covered appliances where dust sealing is not required.
Solid 0
No Protection
Liquid 4
Splashing Water (all directions)
What IPX4 means
The IP code IPX4 is part of the IEC 60529 standard for ingress protection. The first characteristic numeral, X, indicates the level of protection against solid objects and access to hazardous parts. The second numeral, 4, indicates the level of protection against the ingress of water. Together, these digits describe exactly what an enclosure rated IPX4 can withstand.
For solid protection, the digit X means the enclosure is no protection. No special protection against contact or ingress of solid foreign objects. The test method is no test required.
For liquid protection, the digit 4 means the enclosure resists splashing water (all directions). Protection against splashing water. Water splashed against the enclosure from any direction shall have no harmful effects. The test procedure is oscillating tube swinging 180° with 0.4 l/min per hole; enclosure on turntable; 5 minutes minimum.
IPX4 vs IP44: IP44 adds 1 mm solid-object protection on top of the same splash resistance. When specifying IPX4 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 (X) | Liquid digit (4) |
|---|---|---|
| Protection level | No Protection | Splashing Water (all directions) |
| Description | No special protection against contact or ingress of solid foreign objects. | Protection against splashing water. Water splashed against the enclosure from any direction shall have no harmful effects. |
| Test method | No test required. | Oscillating tube swinging 180° with 0.4 L/min per hole; enclosure on turntable; 5 minutes minimum. |
| Object size / water pressure | Not applicable | 50–100 kPa |
| Test distance | Per standard | 200 mm |
| Test duration | Per standard | 5 minutes |
Typical applications
Bathroom shaver sockets
Outdoor covered speakers
Handheld shower electronics
NEMA equivalent
Recommended products for IPX4
Splash-proof bathroom socket
All IPX4 comparisons
70 pairsIPX4 offers higher overall protection than IP00. Choose IPX4 for harsher environments; IP0
IPX4 offers higher overall protection than IP01. Choose IPX4 for harsher environments; IP0
IPX4 offers higher overall protection than IP02. Choose IPX4 for harsher environments; IP0
IPX4 offers higher overall protection than IP03. Choose IPX4 for harsher environments; IP0
IP04 and IPX4 offer comparable overall protection; choose based on the specific protection
IP05 offers higher overall protection than IPX4. Choose IP05 for harsher environments; IPX
IP06 offers higher overall protection than IPX4. Choose IP06 for harsher environments; IPX
IP07 offers higher overall protection than IPX4. Choose IP07 for harsher environments; IPX
IP08 offers higher overall protection than IPX4. Choose IP08 for harsher environments; IPX
IP09K offers higher overall protection than IPX4. Choose IP09K for harsher environments; I
IPX4 offers higher overall protection than IP10. Choose IPX4 for harsher environments; IP1
IPX4 offers higher overall protection than IP11. Choose IPX4 for harsher environments; IP1
IPX4 offers higher overall protection than IP12. Choose IPX4 for harsher environments; IP1
IP13 and IPX4 offer comparable overall protection; choose based on the specific protection
IP14 offers higher overall protection than IPX4. Choose IP14 for harsher environments; IPX
IP15 offers higher overall protection than IPX4. Choose IP15 for harsher environments; IPX
IP16 offers higher overall protection than IPX4. Choose IP16 for harsher environments; IPX
IP17 offers higher overall protection than IPX4. Choose IP17 for harsher environments; IPX
IP18 offers higher overall protection than IPX4. Choose IP18 for harsher environments; IPX
IP19K offers higher overall protection than IPX4. Choose IP19K for harsher environments; I
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IP22 and IPX4 offer comparable overall protection; choose based on the specific protection
IP23 offers higher overall protection than IPX4. Choose IP23 for harsher environments; IPX
IP24 offers higher overall protection than IPX4. Choose IP24 for harsher environments; IPX
IP25 offers higher overall protection than IPX4. Choose IP25 for harsher environments; IPX
IP26 offers higher overall protection than IPX4. Choose IP26 for harsher environments; IPX
IP27 offers higher overall protection than IPX4. Choose IP27 for harsher environments; IPX
IP28 offers higher overall protection than IPX4. Choose IP28 for harsher environments; IPX
IP29K offers higher overall protection than IPX4. Choose IP29K for harsher environments; I
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IP31 and IPX4 offer comparable overall protection; choose based on the specific protection
IP32 offers higher overall protection than IPX4. Choose IP32 for harsher environments; IPX
IP33 offers higher overall protection than IPX4. Choose IP33 for harsher environments; IPX
IP34 offers higher overall protection than IPX4. Choose IP34 for harsher environments; IPX
IP35 offers higher overall protection than IPX4. Choose IP35 for harsher environments; IPX
IP36 offers higher overall protection than IPX4. Choose IP36 for harsher environments; IPX
IP37 offers higher overall protection than IPX4. Choose IP37 for harsher environments; IPX
IP38 offers higher overall protection than IPX4. Choose IP38 for harsher environments; IPX
IP39K offers higher overall protection than IPX4. Choose IP39K for harsher environments; I
IP40 and IPX4 offer comparable overall protection; choose based on the specific protection
IP41 offers higher overall protection than IPX4. Choose IP41 for harsher environments; IPX
IP42 offers higher overall protection than IPX4. Choose IP42 for harsher environments; IPX
IP43 offers higher overall protection than IPX4. Choose IP43 for harsher environments; IPX
IP44 offers higher overall protection than IPX4. Choose IP44 for harsher environments; IPX
IP45 offers higher overall protection than IPX4. Choose IP45 for harsher environments; IPX
IP46 offers higher overall protection than IPX4. Choose IP46 for harsher environments; IPX
IP47 offers higher overall protection than IPX4. Choose IP47 for harsher environments; IPX
IP48 offers higher overall protection than IPX4. Choose IP48 for harsher environments; IPX
IP49K offers higher overall protection than IPX4. Choose IP49K for harsher environments; I
IP50 offers higher overall protection than IPX4. Choose IP50 for harsher environments; IPX
IP51 offers higher overall protection than IPX4. Choose IP51 for harsher environments; IPX
IP52 offers higher overall protection than IPX4. Choose IP52 for harsher environments; IPX
IP53 offers higher overall protection than IPX4. Choose IP53 for harsher environments; IPX
IP54 offers higher overall protection than IPX4. Choose IP54 for harsher environments; IPX
IP55 offers higher overall protection than IPX4. Choose IP55 for harsher environments; IPX
IP56 offers higher overall protection than IPX4. Choose IP56 for harsher environments; IPX
IP57 offers higher overall protection than IPX4. Choose IP57 for harsher environments; IPX
IP58 offers higher overall protection than IPX4. Choose IP58 for harsher environments; IPX
IP59K offers higher overall protection than IPX4. Choose IP59K for harsher environments; I
IP60 offers higher overall protection than IPX4. Choose IP60 for harsher environments; IPX
IP61 offers higher overall protection than IPX4. Choose IP61 for harsher environments; IPX
IP62 offers higher overall protection than IPX4. Choose IP62 for harsher environments; IPX
IP63 offers higher overall protection than IPX4. Choose IP63 for harsher environments; IPX
IP64 offers higher overall protection than IPX4. Choose IP64 for harsher environments; IPX
IP65 offers higher overall protection than IPX4. Choose IP65 for harsher environments; IPX
IP66 offers higher overall protection than IPX4. Choose IP66 for harsher environments; IPX
IP67 offers higher overall protection than IPX4. Choose IP67 for harsher environments; IPX
IP68 offers higher overall protection than IPX4. Choose IP68 for harsher environments; IPX
IP69K offers higher overall protection than IPX4. Choose IP69K for harsher environments; I