IP rating decoder
Understand the solid-object and water characters in an enclosure’s declared IP code.
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Decodes the two main IP characters only. Does not certify a product, select equipment, decode suffix letters or convert NEMA ratings. X means unspecified, not zero.
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Method and sources
Read the two characters independently. They describe declared ingress protection under specified tests; higher water numerals do not automatically cover every other water test.
How to use this tool
- Check the scope and collect measured or verified input values.
- Enter values using the displayed units, then calculate.
- Read the result, calculation breakdown and next steps together.
Worked example
IP54: dust-protected and resistant to splashing water under the specified tests. It does not mean waterproof in every situation.
The example button fills illustrative values. Where a scope confirmation is shown, check it yourself before calculating.
Method and references
Read the two characters independently. They describe declared ingress protection under specified tests; higher water numerals do not automatically cover every other water test.
Decodes the two main IP characters only. Does not certify a product, select equipment, decode suffix letters or convert NEMA ratings. X means unspecified, not zero.
- IEC: overview of IP ratings ↗
- Oriental Motor: manufacturer IP-rating explanation ↗
- Zebra: manufacturer IP-rating guidance ↗
Common questions
Does IP68 automatically include pressure-washing protection?
No. Immersion conditions and jet tests differ. Check explicit ratings and test conditions.
Is X the same as 0?
No. X leaves that character unspecified; 0 declares no protection for that character.
Can I convert NEMA to IP with this?
No. The schemes cover different properties and cannot be treated as universally interchangeable.
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