IP04 vs IP62
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP04 and IP62 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in solid-object protection (level 0 vs 6) and liquid protection (level 4 vs 2). IP04 is rated for no protection and splashing water (all directions), while IP62 provides dust-tight and dripping water at 15° tilt.
The IP04 rating offers no protection against solid objects and protection against splashing water. Water splashed against the enclosure from any direction shall have no harmful effects.. It is an IEC 60529 ingress protection code combining first-digit (solid) level 0 with second-digit (liquid) level 4.
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)
IP04
0 — No Protection
IP62
6 — Dust-Tight
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP04
4 — Splashing Water (all directions)
IP62
2 — Dripping Water at 15° Tilt
Dust-tight
IP04
No
IP62
Yes
Water-jet resistant
IP04
No
IP62
No
Submersible
IP04
No
IP62
No
Outdoor suitable
IP04
Yes
IP62
No
The exact difference (IP04 vs IP62)
Solid protection
IP04
Level 0 — No Protection
IP62
Level 6 — Dust-Tight
IP04 provides "No Protection" (level 0), while IP62 provides "Dust-Tight" (level 6). IP62 is 6 levels higher.
Liquid protection
IP04
Level 4 — Splashing Water (all directions)
IP62
Level 2 — Dripping Water at 15° Tilt
IP04 handles 50–100 kPa (Splashing Water (all directions)), while IP62 handles 0.3 mm/min drip rate (Dripping Water at 15° Tilt). IP04 provides 2 levels more liquid protection.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP62 offers higher overall protection than IP04. Choose IP62 for harsher environments; IP04 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.