IP02 vs IP27
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP02 and IP27 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in solid-object protection (level 0 vs 2) and liquid protection (level 2 vs 7). IP02 is rated for no protection and dripping water at 15° tilt, while IP27 provides > 12.5 mm — finger and temporary immersion (up to 1 m).
Engineered to deliver no protection against solid objects 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 IP02, it pairs solid level 0 with liquid level 2.
The IP27 classification guarantees protection against solid objects larger than 12.5 mm and protection against the effects of temporary immersion in water. Ingress of water in quantities causing harmful effects shall not be possible.. It is an IEC 60529 ingress protection code combining first-digit (solid) level 2 with second-digit (liquid) level 7.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP02
0 — No Protection
IP27
2 — > 12.5 mm — Finger
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP02
2 — Dripping Water at 15° Tilt
IP27
7 — Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)
Dust-tight
IP02
No
IP27
No
Water-jet resistant
IP02
No
IP27
Yes
Submersible
IP02
No
IP27
Yes
Outdoor suitable
IP02
No
IP27
Yes
The exact difference (IP02 vs IP27)
Solid protection
IP02
Level 0 — No Protection
IP27
Level 2 — > 12.5 mm — Finger
IP02 provides "No Protection" (level 0), while IP27 provides "> 12.5 mm — Finger" (level 2). IP27 is 2 levels higher.
Liquid protection
IP02
Level 2 — Dripping Water at 15° Tilt
IP27
Level 7 — Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)
IP02 handles 0.3 mm/min drip rate (Dripping Water at 15° Tilt), while IP27 handles Hydrostatic ~10 kPa at 1 m (Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)). IP27 provides 5 levels more liquid protection.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP27 offers higher overall protection than IP02. Choose IP27 for harsher environments; IP02 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.