IP08 vs IP63
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP08 and IP63 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in solid-object protection (level 0 vs 6) and liquid protection (level 8 vs 3). IP08 is rated for no protection and continuous immersion (manufacturer-specified), while IP63 provides dust-tight and spraying water (up to 60°).
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.
The IP63 classification guarantees dust-tight (no ingress of dust) and protection against spraying water. Water sprayed at an angle up to 60° on either side of the vertical shall have no harmful effects.. It is an IEC 60529 ingress protection code combining first-digit (solid) level 6 with second-digit (liquid) level 3.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP08
0 — No Protection
IP63
6 — Dust-Tight
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP08
8 — Continuous Immersion (manufacturer-specified)
IP63
3 — Spraying Water (up to 60°)
Dust-tight
IP08
No
IP63
Yes
Water-jet resistant
IP08
Yes
IP63
No
Submersible
IP08
Yes
IP63
No
Outdoor suitable
IP08
Yes
IP63
No
The exact difference (IP08 vs IP63)
Solid protection
IP08
Level 0 — No Protection
IP63
Level 6 — Dust-Tight
IP08 provides "No Protection" (level 0), while IP63 provides "Dust-Tight" (level 6). IP63 is 6 levels higher.
Liquid protection
IP08
Level 8 — Continuous Immersion (manufacturer-specified)
IP63
Level 3 — Spraying Water (up to 60°)
IP08 handles Specified by manufacturer (Continuous Immersion (manufacturer-specified)), while IP63 handles 80 kPa (tube) / 50 kPa (nozzle) (Spraying Water (up to 60°)). IP08 provides 5 levels more liquid protection.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP63 offers higher overall protection than IP08. Choose IP63 for harsher environments; IP08 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.