IP17 vs IP62
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP17 and IP62 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in solid-object protection (level 1 vs 6) and liquid protection (level 7 vs 2). IP17 is rated for > 50 mm — back of hand and temporary immersion (up to 1 m), while IP62 provides dust-tight and dripping water at 15° tilt.
Built to withstand protection against solid objects larger than 50 mm and protection against the effects of temporary immersion in water. Ingress of water in quantities causing harmful effects shall not be possible.. Classified as IEC 60529 ingress protection code IP17, it pairs solid level 1 with liquid level 7.
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)
IP17
1 — > 50 mm — Back of Hand
IP62
6 — Dust-Tight
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP17
7 — Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)
IP62
2 — Dripping Water at 15° Tilt
Dust-tight
IP17
No
IP62
Yes
Water-jet resistant
IP17
Yes
IP62
No
Submersible
IP17
Yes
IP62
No
Outdoor suitable
IP17
Yes
IP62
No
The exact difference (IP17 vs IP62)
Solid protection
IP17
Level 1 — > 50 mm — Back of Hand
IP62
Level 6 — Dust-Tight
IP17 provides "> 50 mm — Back of Hand" (level 1), while IP62 provides "Dust-Tight" (level 6). IP62 is 5 levels higher.
Liquid protection
IP17
Level 7 — Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)
IP62
Level 2 — Dripping Water at 15° Tilt
IP17 handles Hydrostatic ~10 kPa at 1 m (Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)), while IP62 handles 0.3 mm/min drip rate (Dripping Water at 15° Tilt). IP17 provides 5 levels more liquid protection.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP17 and IP62 offer comparable overall protection; choose based on the specific protection dimension (dust vs. water) that matters most for your application.