IP Ratings Explained

Nov 21, 2022

The IP Rating System, or to give its full name Ingress Protection Rating System is a scale of how waterproof and airtight an electronic device is as specified by the International Standard IEC/EN 60529.

IP ratings are made up of two numbers, the first being its protection against solid objects and the second being its protection against ingress of liquids.

The chart is very simple to follow once broken down:

It’s clear to see, the higher the IP rating, the more durable a device will be.

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