IP01 vs IP62
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP01 and IP62 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in solid-object protection (level 0 vs 6) and liquid protection (level 1 vs 2). IP01 is rated for no protection and vertically dripping water, while IP62 provides dust-tight and dripping water at 15° tilt.
IP01 provides no protection against solid objects and protection against vertically falling drops of water. Dripping water shall have no harmful effects.. It is an IEC 60529 ingress protection code combining first-digit (solid) level 0 with second-digit (liquid) level 1.
Built to withstand dust-tight (no ingress of dust) and protection against vertically falling drops of water when the enclosure is tilted up to 15° from its normal position.. Classified as IEC 60529 ingress protection code IP62, it pairs solid level 6 with liquid level 2.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP01
0 — No Protection
IP62
6 — Dust-Tight
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP01
1 — Vertically Dripping Water
IP62
2 — Dripping Water at 15° Tilt
Dust-tight
IP01
No
IP62
Yes
Water-jet resistant
IP01
No
IP62
No
Submersible
IP01
No
IP62
No
Outdoor suitable
IP01
No
IP62
No
The exact difference (IP01 vs IP62)
Solid protection
IP01
Level 0 — No Protection
IP62
Level 6 — Dust-Tight
IP01 provides "No Protection" (level 0), while IP62 provides "Dust-Tight" (level 6). IP62 is 6 levels higher.
Liquid protection
IP01
Level 1 — Vertically Dripping Water
IP62
Level 2 — Dripping Water at 15° Tilt
IP01 handles 0.1 mm/min drip rate (Vertically Dripping Water), while IP62 handles 0.3 mm/min drip rate (Dripping Water at 15° Tilt). IP62 provides 1 level more liquid protection.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP62 offers higher overall protection than IP01. Choose IP62 for harsher environments; IP01 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.