IP11 vs IP62
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP11 and IP62 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in solid-object protection (level 1 vs 6) and liquid protection (level 1 vs 2). IP11 is rated for > 50 mm — back of hand and vertically dripping water, while IP62 provides dust-tight and dripping water at 15° tilt.
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.
Built to withstand dust-tight (no ingress of dust) and protection against vertically falling drops of water when the enclosure is tilted up to 15° from its normal position.. Classified as IEC 60529 ingress protection code IP62, it pairs solid level 6 with liquid level 2.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP11
1 — > 50 mm — Back of Hand
IP62
6 — Dust-Tight
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP11
1 — Vertically Dripping Water
IP62
2 — Dripping Water at 15° Tilt
Dust-tight
IP11
No
IP62
Yes
Water-jet resistant
IP11
No
IP62
No
Submersible
IP11
No
IP62
No
Outdoor suitable
IP11
No
IP62
No
The exact difference (IP11 vs IP62)
Solid protection
IP11
Level 1 — > 50 mm — Back of Hand
IP62
Level 6 — Dust-Tight
IP11 provides "> 50 mm — Back of Hand" (level 1), while IP62 provides "Dust-Tight" (level 6). IP62 is 5 levels higher.
Liquid protection
IP11
Level 1 — Vertically Dripping Water
IP62
Level 2 — Dripping Water at 15° Tilt
IP11 handles 0.1 mm/min drip rate (Vertically Dripping Water), while IP62 handles 0.3 mm/min drip rate (Dripping Water at 15° Tilt). IP62 provides 1 level more liquid protection.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP62 offers higher overall protection than IP11. Choose IP62 for harsher environments; IP11 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.