IP19K vs IP62
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP19K and IP62 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in solid-object protection (level 1 vs 6) and liquid protection (level 9K vs 2). IP19K is rated for > 50 mm — back of hand and high-pressure, high-temp water jets, while IP62 provides dust-tight and dripping water at 15° tilt.
Under IEC 60529, IP19K specifies protection against solid objects larger than 50 mm and resistance to high-pressure (8–10 MPa), high-temperature (80 °C) water jets. It is an IEC 60529 ingress protection code combining first-digit (solid) level 1 with second-digit (liquid) level 9K.
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)
IP19K
1 — > 50 mm — Back of Hand
IP62
6 — Dust-Tight
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP19K
9 — High-Pressure, High-Temp Water Jets
IP62
2 — Dripping Water at 15° Tilt
Dust-tight
IP19K
No
IP62
Yes
Water-jet resistant
IP19K
Yes
IP62
No
Submersible
IP19K
Yes
IP62
No
Outdoor suitable
IP19K
Yes
IP62
No
The exact difference (IP19K vs IP62)
Solid protection
IP19K
Level 1 — > 50 mm — Back of Hand
IP62
Level 6 — Dust-Tight
IP19K provides "> 50 mm — Back of Hand" (level 1), while IP62 provides "Dust-Tight" (level 6). IP62 is 5 levels higher.
Liquid protection
IP19K
Level 9 — High-Pressure, High-Temp Water Jets
IP62
Level 2 — Dripping Water at 15° Tilt
IP19K handles 8–10 MPa (High-Pressure, High-Temp Water Jets), while IP62 handles 0.3 mm/min drip rate (Dripping Water at 15° Tilt). IP19K provides 7 levels more liquid protection.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP19K offers higher overall protection than IP62. Choose IP19K for harsher environments; IP62 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.