What’s an IP Rating?

IP ratings inform consumers about a product’s level of protection against solid objects and liquids.

• IP – Ingress Protection
• 6 – Level of protection against solid objects
• 5 – Level of protection against water

Solid Objects

• X = No data available
• 0 = No protection
• 1 = Objects greater than 50 mm (hand)
• 2 = Objects greater than 12.5 mm (finger)
• 3 = Objects greater than 2.5 mm
• 4 = Objects greater than 1.0 mm
• 5 = Dust protected
• 6 = Dust tight

Liquids

• X = No data available
• 0 = No protection
• 1 = Water drops
• 2 = Water drops at 15° angle
• 3 = Water spray at 60° angle
• 4 = Water splashing from any angle
• 5 = Water jets from any angle
• 6 = Powerful water jets and heavy seas
• 7 = Temporary submersion (30 minutes at 3 feet)
• 8 = Permanent submersion (Up to 13 feet)