Below is an easy to follow reference chart to help you decide which IP rating you need or have.

IP Number

First Digit - SOLIDS

Second Digit - LIQUIDS

IP00

Not protected from solids.

Not protected from liquids.

IP01

Not protected from solids.

Protected from condensation.

IP02

Not protected from solids.

Protected from water spray less than 15 degrees from vertical.

IP03

Not protected from solids.

Protected from water spray less than 60 degrees from vertical.

IP04

Not protected from solids.

Protected from water spray from any direction.

IP05

Not protected from solids.

Protected from low pressure water jets from any direction.

IP06

Not protected from solids.

Protected from high pressure water jets from any direction.

IP07

Not protected from solids.

Protected from immersion between 15 centimeters and 1 meter in depth.

IP08

Not protected from solids.

Protected from long term immersion up to a specified pressure.

IP10

Protected from touch by hands greater than 50 millimeters.

Not protected from liquids.