IP34 vs IP64
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP34 and IP64 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in solid-object protection (level 3 vs 6). IP34 is rated for > 2.5 mm — tool / wire and splashing water (all directions), while IP64 provides dust-tight and splashing water (all directions).
IP34 is an ingress protection code that ensures protection against solid objects larger than 2.5 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 3 with second-digit (liquid) level 4.
IP64 is dust-tight and resists splashing water from any direction. A solid outdoor-covered rating combining complete dust exclusion with splash tolerance, sitting between IP65 (jets) and IP54 (dust-protected).
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP34
3 — > 2.5 mm — Tool / Wire
IP64
6 — Dust-Tight
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP34
4 — Splashing Water (all directions)
IP64
4 — Splashing Water (all directions)
Dust-tight
IP34
No
IP64
Yes
Water-jet resistant
IP34
No
IP64
No
Submersible
IP34
No
IP64
No
Outdoor suitable
IP34
Yes
IP64
Yes
The exact difference (IP34 vs IP64)
Solid protection
IP34
Level 3 — > 2.5 mm — Tool / Wire
IP64
Level 6 — Dust-Tight
IP34 provides "> 2.5 mm — Tool / Wire" (level 3), while IP64 provides "Dust-Tight" (level 6). IP64 is 3 levels higher.
Liquid protection
IP34
Level 4 — Splashing Water (all directions)
IP64
Level 4 — Splashing Water (all directions)
Both IP34 and IP64 share the same liquid protection: Splashing Water (all directions).
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP64 offers higher overall protection than IP34. Choose IP64 for harsher environments; IP34 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.