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'''Ingress protection rating''' is rating of [[protection]] of [[electronic equipment]] against objects, [[liquid]] and [[shock (disambiguationmechanics) | shock]].

The designation to indicate the degrees of protection consists of the characteristic letters '''IP''' followed by three numerals (the 'characteristic numerals') indicating conformity with the conditions stated in tables below. The third character is often ommitted, resulting in a 2 digit IP rating covering ingress protection against solid objects and liquid only.