IP24 vs IP60
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP24 and IP60 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in solid-object protection (level 2 vs 6) and liquid protection (level 4 vs 0). IP24 is rated for > 12.5 mm — finger and splashing water (all directions), while IP60 provides dust-tight and no protection.
With IP24, an enclosure receives protection against solid objects larger than 12.5 mm and protection against splashing water. Water splashed against the enclosure from any direction shall have no harmful effects.. It is an IEC 60529 ingress protection code combining first-digit (solid) level 2 with second-digit (liquid) level 4.
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)
IP24
2 — > 12.5 mm — Finger
IP60
6 — Dust-Tight
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP24
4 — Splashing Water (all directions)
IP60
0 — No Protection
Dust-tight
IP24
No
IP60
Yes
Water-jet resistant
IP24
No
IP60
No
Submersible
IP24
No
IP60
No
Outdoor suitable
IP24
Yes
IP60
No
The exact difference (IP24 vs IP60)
Solid protection
IP24
Level 2 — > 12.5 mm — Finger
IP60
Level 6 — Dust-Tight
IP24 provides "> 12.5 mm — Finger" (level 2), while IP60 provides "Dust-Tight" (level 6). IP60 is 4 levels higher.
Liquid protection
IP24
Level 4 — Splashing Water (all directions)
IP60
Level 0 — No Protection
IP24 provides "Splashing Water (all directions)" (level 4), while IP60 provides "No Protection" (level 0). IP24 is 4 levels higher.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP24 and IP60 offer comparable overall protection; choose based on the specific protection dimension (dust vs. water) that matters most for your application.