IP10 vs IP37
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP10 and IP37 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in solid-object protection (level 1 vs 3) and liquid protection (level 0 vs 7). IP10 is rated for > 50 mm — back of hand and no protection, while IP37 provides > 2.5 mm — tool / wire and temporary immersion (up to 1 m).
IP10 provides protection against solid objects larger than 50 mm and no protection against water. It is an IEC 60529 ingress protection code combining first-digit (solid) level 1 with second-digit (liquid) level 0.
Specified under IEC 60529, IP37 denotes protection against solid objects larger than 2.5 mm 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 3 with second-digit (liquid) level 7.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP10
1 — > 50 mm — Back of Hand
IP37
3 — > 2.5 mm — Tool / Wire
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP10
0 — No Protection
IP37
7 — Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)
Dust-tight
IP10
No
IP37
No
Water-jet resistant
IP10
No
IP37
Yes
Submersible
IP10
No
IP37
Yes
Outdoor suitable
IP10
No
IP37
Yes
The exact difference (IP10 vs IP37)
Solid protection
IP10
Level 1 — > 50 mm — Back of Hand
IP37
Level 3 — > 2.5 mm — Tool / Wire
IP10 provides "> 50 mm — Back of Hand" (level 1), while IP37 provides "> 2.5 mm — Tool / Wire" (level 3). IP37 is 2 levels higher.
Liquid protection
IP10
Level 0 — No Protection
IP37
Level 7 — Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)
IP10 provides "No Protection" (level 0), while IP37 provides "Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)" (level 7). IP37 is 7 levels higher.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP37 offers higher overall protection than IP10. Choose IP37 for harsher environments; IP10 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.