IP Rating Decoder
Type an IP code and instantly see what its dust and water protection digits mean.
What it does: Translate an IP rating like IP67 into plain English — what dust and water protection the enclosure actually has.
When to use it: When choosing an enclosure, connector, sensor, or device and you need to know if it survives dust, splashes, or immersion.
Enter the rating printed on the device. The IP code? is two digits: the first is dust, the second is water.
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How to decode an IP rating
Type the code → read the first (dust) digit → read the second (water) digit.
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Type the IP code
Enter the rating exactly as printed on the device, e.g. IP67. Case does not matter, and an unknown digit can be written as X (e.g. IPX8).
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Read the first digit
The first digit is solid-particle / dust protection (0–6). Higher means better dust sealing; 6 = fully dust tight.
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Read the second digit
The second digit is liquid / water protection (0–9). It is not strictly cumulative — for example, IP67 passes immersion but is not automatically rated for the IP69K high-pressure jet test.
IEC 60529 IP code digit meanings
First digit = protection against solids/dust; second digit = protection against water. X means that digit is not specified.
| Digit | First digit — solids | Second digit — liquids |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | No protection | No protection |
| 1 | Protected against solid objects ≥ 50 mm (e.g. back of a hand) | Dripping water (vertical) |
| 2 | Protected against objects ≥ 12.5 mm (a finger) | Dripping water when tilted up to 15° |
| 3 | Protected against objects ≥ 2.5 mm (tools, thick wires) | Spraying water up to 60° from vertical |
| 4 | Protected against objects ≥ 1 mm (most wires, screws) | Splashing water from any direction |
| 5 | Dust protected (limited ingress, no harmful deposit) | Low-pressure water jets (6.3 mm nozzle) |
| 6 | Dust tight (no ingress of dust) | Powerful water jets (12.5 mm nozzle) |
| 7 | — | Immersion up to 1 m depth (≤ 30 min) |
| 8 | — | Continuous immersion beyond 1 m (manufacturer-specified) |
| 9 | — | Close-range high-pressure, high-temperature spray (IP69/IP69K) |
| X | Not specified | Not specified |
IEC 60529 (degrees of protection provided by enclosures — IP Code); IP69/IP69K from ISO 20653.
Common questions, answered in 3 minutes
What does IPX7 mean?
The X means the solid-particle / dust protection level was not tested or not specified, so only the water rating is declared. The 7 means the enclosure withstands temporary immersion in water up to 1 m deep for up to 30 minutes.
What is the difference between IP67 and IP68?
Both are dust tight (first digit 6). IP67 covers immersion to about 1 m for up to 30 minutes, while IP68 covers continuous immersion deeper than 1 m under conditions specified by the manufacturer — so an IP68 device should state the exact depth and time it was tested to.
What is IP69 / IP69K?
It is the highest water rating: protection against close-range, high-pressure, high-temperature spray (steam-jet cleaning). The "K" variant comes from ISO 20653 and is common on automotive and industrial equipment that gets pressure-washed.
Does a higher number always mean better protection?
Mostly, but not strictly cumulative for water. A device rated IP67 (immersion) is not automatically certified for IP69K high-pressure jets, and a device rated for water jets (IPX5/6) is not guaranteed to survive immersion. If both matter, look for a code that lists both tests.
Standards and sources referenced by this tool
| Item | Value / Formula | Source |
|---|---|---|
| IP Code digit tables | First 0–6 / Second 0–9 | IEC 60529 |
| IP69 / IP69K high-pressure spray | Second digit 9 | ISO 20653 / IEC 60529 |
Digit meanings are from IEC 60529; the IP69/IP69K high-pressure spray test originates in ISO 20653. Always confirm the exact rating against the manufacturer's datasheet.