IP27 vs IP35
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP27 and IP35 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in solid-object protection (level 2 vs 3) and liquid protection (level 7 vs 5). IP27 is rated for > 12.5 mm — finger and temporary immersion (up to 1 m), while IP35 provides > 2.5 mm — tool / wire and water jets (6.3 mm nozzle).
The IP27 classification guarantees protection against solid objects larger than 12.5 mm and protection against the effects of temporary immersion in water. Ingress of water in quantities causing harmful effects shall not be possible.. It is an IEC 60529 ingress protection code combining first-digit (solid) level 2 with second-digit (liquid) level 7.
Built to withstand protection against solid objects larger than 2.5 mm and protection against water jets. Water projected by a 6.3 mm nozzle against the enclosure from any direction shall have no harmful effects.. Classified as IEC 60529 ingress protection code IP35, it pairs solid level 3 with liquid level 5.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP27
2 — > 12.5 mm — Finger
IP35
3 — > 2.5 mm — Tool / Wire
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP27
7 — Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)
IP35
5 — Water Jets (6.3 mm nozzle)
Dust-tight
IP27
No
IP35
No
Water-jet resistant
IP27
Yes
IP35
Yes
Submersible
IP27
Yes
IP35
No
Outdoor suitable
IP27
Yes
IP35
Yes
The exact difference (IP27 vs IP35)
Solid protection
IP27
Level 2 — > 12.5 mm — Finger
IP35
Level 3 — > 2.5 mm — Tool / Wire
IP27 provides "> 12.5 mm — Finger" (level 2), while IP35 provides "> 2.5 mm — Tool / Wire" (level 3). IP35 is 1 level higher.
Liquid protection
IP27
Level 7 — Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)
IP35
Level 5 — Water Jets (6.3 mm nozzle)
IP27 handles Hydrostatic ~10 kPa at 1 m (Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)), while IP35 handles 30 kPa (Water Jets (6.3 mm nozzle)). IP27 provides 2 levels more liquid protection.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP27 offers higher overall protection than IP35. Choose IP27 for harsher environments; IP35 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.