IPX5
Last updated: Aug 9, 2026IPX5 resists low-pressure water jets (6.3 mm nozzle, 30 kPa) with solid protection not specified. Used where water-jet resistance matters more than dust sealing.
Solid 0
No Protection
Liquid 5
Water Jets (6.3 mm nozzle)
What IPX5 means
The IP code IPX5 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, 5, indicates the level of protection against the ingress of water. Together, these digits describe exactly what an enclosure rated IPX5 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 5 means the enclosure resists water jets (6.3 mm nozzle). Protection against water jets. Water projected by a 6.3 mm nozzle against the enclosure from any direction shall have no harmful effects. The test procedure is standard nozzle (6.3 mm diameter) at 30 kpa, 12.5 l/min; water aimed at enclosure from all practicable directions.
IPX5 vs IPX6: IPX6 resists more powerful jets (100 kPa). IPX5 vs IP65: IP65 is dust-tight. When specifying IPX5 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 (5) |
|---|---|---|
| Protection level | No Protection | Water Jets (6.3 mm nozzle) |
| Description | No special protection against contact or ingress of solid foreign objects. | Protection against water jets. Water projected by a 6.3 mm nozzle against the enclosure from any direction shall have no harmful effects. |
| Test method | No test required. | Standard nozzle (6.3 mm diameter) at 30 kPa, 12.5 L/min; water aimed at enclosure from all practicable directions. |
| Object size / water pressure | Not applicable | 30 kPa |
| Test distance | Per standard | 3 meters |
| Test duration | Per standard | 1 minute per m², min 3 minutes |
Typical applications
Outdoor speakers
Marine deck fixtures
Car-wash area electronics
NEMA equivalent
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All IPX5 comparisons
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IP41 and IPX5 offer comparable overall protection; choose based on the specific protection
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IP45 offers higher overall protection than IPX5. Choose IP45 for harsher environments; IPX
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IP50 and IPX5 offer comparable overall protection; choose based on the specific protection
IP51 offers higher overall protection than IPX5. Choose IP51 for harsher environments; IPX
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IP56 offers higher overall protection than IPX5. Choose IP56 for harsher environments; IPX
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IP58 offers higher overall protection than IPX5. Choose IP58 for harsher environments; IPX
IP59K offers higher overall protection than IPX5. Choose IP59K for harsher environments; I
IP60 offers higher overall protection than IPX5. Choose IP60 for harsher environments; IPX
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IP62 offers higher overall protection than IPX5. Choose IP62 for harsher environments; IPX
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IP65 offers higher overall protection than IPX5. Choose IP65 for harsher environments; IPX
IP66 offers higher overall protection than IPX5. Choose IP66 for harsher environments; IPX
IP67 offers higher overall protection than IPX5. Choose IP67 for harsher environments; IPX
IP68 offers higher overall protection than IPX5. Choose IP68 for harsher environments; IPX
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