IP07 vs IPX6
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP07 and IPX6 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in liquid protection (level 7 vs 6). IP07 is rated for no protection and temporary immersion (up to 1 m), while IPX6 provides no protection and powerful water jets (12.5 mm nozzle).
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.
IPX6 resists powerful water jets (12.5 mm nozzle, 100 kPa) with solid protection not specified. Suitable for heavy-rain or hose-exposed equipment where dust sealing is not required.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP07
0 — No Protection
IPX6
0 — No Protection
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP07
7 — Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)
IPX6
6 — Powerful Water Jets (12.5 mm nozzle)
Dust-tight
IP07
No
IPX6
No
Water-jet resistant
IP07
Yes
IPX6
Yes
Submersible
IP07
Yes
IPX6
No
Outdoor suitable
IP07
Yes
IPX6
Yes
The exact difference (IP07 vs IPX6)
Solid protection
IP07
Level 0 — No Protection
IPX6
Level 0 — No Protection
Both IP07 and IPX6 share the same solid protection: No Protection.
Liquid protection
IP07
Level 7 — Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)
IPX6
Level 6 — Powerful Water Jets (12.5 mm nozzle)
IP07 handles Hydrostatic ~10 kPa at 1 m (Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)), while IPX6 handles 100 kPa (Powerful Water Jets (12.5 mm nozzle)). IP07 provides 1 level more liquid protection.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP07 offers higher overall protection than IPX6. Choose IP07 for harsher environments; IPX6 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.