IP07 vs IP19K
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP07 and IP19K are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in solid-object protection (level 0 vs 1) and liquid protection (level 7 vs 9K). IP07 is rated for no protection and temporary immersion (up to 1 m), while IP19K provides > 50 mm — back of hand and high-pressure, high-temp water jets.
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.
Under IEC 60529, IP19K specifies protection against solid objects larger than 50 mm and resistance to high-pressure (8–10 MPa), high-temperature (80 °C) water jets. It is an IEC 60529 ingress protection code combining first-digit (solid) level 1 with second-digit (liquid) level 9K.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP07
0 — No Protection
IP19K
1 — > 50 mm — Back of Hand
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP07
7 — Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)
IP19K
9 — High-Pressure, High-Temp Water Jets
Dust-tight
IP07
No
IP19K
No
Water-jet resistant
IP07
Yes
IP19K
Yes
Submersible
IP07
Yes
IP19K
Yes
Outdoor suitable
IP07
Yes
IP19K
Yes
The exact difference (IP07 vs IP19K)
Solid protection
IP07
Level 0 — No Protection
IP19K
Level 1 — > 50 mm — Back of Hand
IP07 provides "No Protection" (level 0), while IP19K provides "> 50 mm — Back of Hand" (level 1). IP19K is 1 level higher.
Liquid protection
IP07
Level 7 — Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)
IP19K
Level 9 — High-Pressure, High-Temp Water Jets
IP07 handles Hydrostatic ~10 kPa at 1 m (Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)), while IP19K handles 8–10 MPa (High-Pressure, High-Temp Water Jets). IP19K provides 2 levels more liquid protection.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP19K offers higher overall protection than IP07. Choose IP19K for harsher environments; IP07 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.