IP10 vs IP67
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP10 and IP67 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in solid-object protection (level 1 vs 6) and liquid protection (level 0 vs 7). IP10 is rated for > 50 mm — back of hand and no protection, while IP67 provides dust-tight 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.
IP67 is dust-tight and withstands temporary immersion in water up to 1 meter for 30 minutes. The go-to rating for outdoor and rugged devices that may be briefly submerged.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP10
1 — > 50 mm — Back of Hand
IP67
6 — Dust-Tight
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP10
0 — No Protection
IP67
7 — Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)
Dust-tight
IP10
No
IP67
Yes
Water-jet resistant
IP10
No
IP67
Yes
Submersible
IP10
No
IP67
Yes
Outdoor suitable
IP10
No
IP67
Yes
The exact difference (IP10 vs IP67)
Solid protection
IP10
Level 1 — > 50 mm — Back of Hand
IP67
Level 6 — Dust-Tight
IP10 provides "> 50 mm — Back of Hand" (level 1), while IP67 provides "Dust-Tight" (level 6). IP67 is 5 levels higher.
Liquid protection
IP10
Level 0 — No Protection
IP67
Level 7 — Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)
IP10 provides "No Protection" (level 0), while IP67 provides "Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)" (level 7). IP67 is 7 levels higher.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP67 offers higher overall protection than IP10. Choose IP67 for harsher environments; IP10 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.