IP11 vs IP60
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP11 and IP60 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in solid-object protection (level 1 vs 6) and liquid protection (level 1 vs 0). IP11 is rated for > 50 mm — back of hand and vertically dripping water, while IP60 provides dust-tight and no protection.
Engineered to deliver protection against solid objects larger than 50 mm and protection against vertically falling drops of water. Dripping water shall have no harmful effects.. Classified as IEC 60529 ingress protection code IP11, it pairs solid level 1 with liquid level 1.
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)
IP11
1 — > 50 mm — Back of Hand
IP60
6 — Dust-Tight
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP11
1 — Vertically Dripping Water
IP60
0 — No Protection
Dust-tight
IP11
No
IP60
Yes
Water-jet resistant
IP11
No
IP60
No
Submersible
IP11
No
IP60
No
Outdoor suitable
IP11
No
IP60
No
The exact difference (IP11 vs IP60)
Solid protection
IP11
Level 1 — > 50 mm — Back of Hand
IP60
Level 6 — Dust-Tight
IP11 provides "> 50 mm — Back of Hand" (level 1), while IP60 provides "Dust-Tight" (level 6). IP60 is 5 levels higher.
Liquid protection
IP11
Level 1 — Vertically Dripping Water
IP60
Level 0 — No Protection
IP11 provides "Vertically Dripping Water" (level 1), while IP60 provides "No Protection" (level 0). IP11 is 1 level higher.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP60 offers higher overall protection than IP11. Choose IP60 for harsher environments; IP11 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.