IP07 vs IP11
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP07 and IP11 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in solid-object protection (level 0 vs 1) and liquid protection (level 7 vs 1). IP07 is rated for no protection and temporary immersion (up to 1 m), while IP11 provides > 50 mm — back of hand and vertically dripping water.
IP07 is an ingress protection code that ensures no protection against solid objects 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 0 with second-digit (liquid) level 7.
Engineered to deliver protection against solid objects larger than 50 mm and protection against vertically falling drops of water. Dripping water shall have no harmful effects.. Classified as IEC 60529 ingress protection code IP11, it pairs solid level 1 with liquid level 1.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP07
0 — No Protection
IP11
1 — > 50 mm — Back of Hand
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP07
7 — Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)
IP11
1 — Vertically Dripping Water
Dust-tight
IP07
No
IP11
No
Water-jet resistant
IP07
Yes
IP11
No
Submersible
IP07
Yes
IP11
No
Outdoor suitable
IP07
Yes
IP11
No
The exact difference (IP07 vs IP11)
Solid protection
IP07
Level 0 — No Protection
IP11
Level 1 — > 50 mm — Back of Hand
IP07 provides "No Protection" (level 0), while IP11 provides "> 50 mm — Back of Hand" (level 1). IP11 is 1 level higher.
Liquid protection
IP07
Level 7 — Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)
IP11
Level 1 — Vertically Dripping Water
IP07 handles Hydrostatic ~10 kPa at 1 m (Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)), while IP11 handles 0.1 mm/min drip rate (Vertically Dripping Water). IP07 provides 6 levels more liquid protection.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP07 offers higher overall protection than IP11. Choose IP07 for harsher environments; IP11 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.