IP08 vs IP60
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP08 and IP60 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in solid-object protection (level 0 vs 6) and liquid protection (level 8 vs 0). IP08 is rated for no protection and continuous immersion (manufacturer-specified), while IP60 provides dust-tight and no protection.
Built to withstand no protection against solid objects and protection against the effects of continuous immersion in water under conditions specified by the manufacturer.. Classified as IEC 60529 ingress protection code IP08, it pairs solid level 0 with liquid level 8.
IP60 is dust-tight with no water protection. Used for indoor equipment in very dusty environments that stays completely dry — dust exclusion without any moisture tolerance.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP08
0 — No Protection
IP60
6 — Dust-Tight
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP08
8 — Continuous Immersion (manufacturer-specified)
IP60
0 — No Protection
Dust-tight
IP08
No
IP60
Yes
Water-jet resistant
IP08
Yes
IP60
No
Submersible
IP08
Yes
IP60
No
Outdoor suitable
IP08
Yes
IP60
No
The exact difference (IP08 vs IP60)
Solid protection
IP08
Level 0 — No Protection
IP60
Level 6 — Dust-Tight
IP08 provides "No Protection" (level 0), while IP60 provides "Dust-Tight" (level 6). IP60 is 6 levels higher.
Liquid protection
IP08
Level 8 — Continuous Immersion (manufacturer-specified)
IP60
Level 0 — No Protection
IP08 provides "Continuous Immersion (manufacturer-specified)" (level 8), while IP60 provides "No Protection" (level 0). IP08 is 8 levels higher.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP08 offers higher overall protection than IP60. Choose IP08 for harsher environments; IP60 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.