The IP Code defined in international standard IEC 60529 classifies the degrees of protection provided against the intrusion of solid objects including dust, accidental contact, and water in electrical enclosures. It consists of the letters IP (for "international protection rating" followed by two digits. The standard aims to provide users more detailed information than vague marketing terms such as "waterproof".

The digits indicate conformity with the conditions summarized in the tables below.

 



IP Rating