IP07 vs IP6X
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP07 and IP6X are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in solid-object protection (level 0 vs 6) and liquid protection (level 7 vs 0). IP07 is rated for no protection and temporary immersion (up to 1 m), while IP6X provides dust-tight and no protection.
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.
IP6X is fully dust-tight—no ingress of dust whatsoever—with water protection not specified. The highest solid-protection rating, used where complete dust exclusion is critical.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP07
0 — No Protection
IP6X
6 — Dust-Tight
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP07
7 — Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)
IP6X
0 — No Protection
Dust-tight
IP07
No
IP6X
Yes
Water-jet resistant
IP07
Yes
IP6X
No
Submersible
IP07
Yes
IP6X
No
Outdoor suitable
IP07
Yes
IP6X
No
The exact difference (IP07 vs IP6X)
Solid protection
IP07
Level 0 — No Protection
IP6X
Level 6 — Dust-Tight
IP07 provides "No Protection" (level 0), while IP6X provides "Dust-Tight" (level 6). IP6X is 6 levels higher.
Liquid protection
IP07
Level 7 — Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)
IP6X
Level 0 — No Protection
IP07 provides "Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)" (level 7), while IP6X provides "No Protection" (level 0). IP07 is 7 levels higher.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP07 offers higher overall protection than IP6X. Choose IP07 for harsher environments; IP6X may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.