IP Rating Validator

This IP rating validator checks any ingress protection code against IEC 60529, decodes what each character means, and flags the malformed values that creep into supplier feeds. Paste one code or a whole column of them and get an instant pass, fail, or “needs review” verdict for every row.

What it checks

For each value you paste, the validator inspects the structure and content of the IP code and reports:

• Prefix correctness — the code starts with the letters IP and is not padded with stray spaces, periods, or vendor prefixes like IP- or Class IP.
• First characteristic numeral — solids protection from 0 to 6, or X when the digit is intentionally unspecified.
• Second characteristic numeral — liquids protection from 0 to 9 (including 9K for high-pressure, high-temperature spray-down), or X.
• Valid digit range — values like IP68 pass, while impossible codes like IP78 or IP6 (missing a second digit) are flagged.
• Optional supplementary letters — recognized additional letters (A, B, C, D) and supplementary letters (H, M, S, W, f, K) in the correct order and position.
• Plain-language meaning — a short description of what the rating physically protects against, so a category manager can sanity-check it against the product photo.
• Normalized output — a clean, canonical form (for example ip65 becomes IP65) you can write straight back to your catalog.

How the IP rating validator works

The logic follows IEC 60529, the international standard for ingress protection of electrical enclosures. An IP code is IP followed by two characteristic numerals: the first describes protection against solid foreign objects and dust, the second against water. Optional additional and supplementary letters extend the code for specific test conditions.

The validator parses each code into these positions, range-checks every character, and rejects anything that cannot exist in the standard. It does not invent or “upgrade” ratings — a IP44 enclosure stays IP44. This matters in distribution because the same physical part shows up as IP-44, ip 44, IP44, and IP4X across different manufacturer sheets, and only one of those is a clean canonical value.

The work happens entirely in your browser. Nothing is uploaded, stored, or sent to a server, so you can run confidential supplier price files and pre-launch catalogs through it without a data-handling review.

Cross-industry, the same problem repeats: an MRO distributor reconciling pump enclosures, a furniture brand rating outdoor LED fixtures, an industrial reseller listing junction boxes, and a CPG supplier labeling washable kitchen electronics all need the IP field to be machine-readable and trustworthy. For bulk normalization and source-linked enrichment across millions of SKUs, see Claro’s enrichment layer.

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FAQ

What is a valid IP rating format? +

A valid IP code is the letters IP followed by two characteristic numerals: a first digit from 0 to 6 for solids and dust, and a second digit from 0 to 9 for liquids. Either digit may be replaced with X when that protection level is not specified. Examples: IP65, IP67, IPX4, IP6X. Optional additional and supplementary letters may follow.

What does the X mean in IPX4 or IP5X? +

The X is a placeholder meaning that characteristic was not tested or not declared, not that protection is zero. IPX4 declares splash resistance but says nothing about dust ingress; IP5X declares dust protection but nothing about water. Treat X as valid but incomplete data rather than an error.

Is IP69 or IP69K a real rating? +

Yes. IP69K (and the IP69 form) covers protection against close-range, high-pressure, high-temperature water jets, common on equipment that gets steam-cleaned or pressure-washed. The validator accepts the 9K second-digit form and flags plain IP9 without context for review.

Why do my supplier feeds have so many bad IP values? +

IP ratings are entered by hand from datasheets, so the same part appears as IP-65, ip 65, Class IP65, and IP65 across vendors. Free text, missing digits, and copy-paste from PDFs all introduce noise. Validating and normalizing the field before load keeps your catalog filterable and your listings accurate.

Does this tool send my data anywhere? +

No. All parsing and validation run client-side in your browser. Your codes and uploaded files never leave your device, so you can check confidential supplier files and unreleased product data without any upload or login.