IP48 vs IP67
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP48 and IP67 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in solid-object protection (level 4 vs 6) and liquid protection (level 8 vs 7). IP48 is rated for > 1 mm — small wires and continuous immersion (manufacturer-specified), while IP67 provides dust-tight and temporary immersion (up to 1 m).
Engineered to deliver protection against solid objects larger than 1.0 mm and protection against the effects of continuous immersion in water under conditions specified by the manufacturer.. Classified as IEC 60529 ingress protection code IP48, it pairs solid level 4 with liquid level 8.
IP67 is dust-tight and withstands temporary immersion in water up to 1 meter for 30 minutes. The go-to rating for outdoor and rugged devices that may be briefly submerged.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP48
4 — > 1 mm — Small Wires
IP67
6 — Dust-Tight
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP48
8 — Continuous Immersion (manufacturer-specified)
IP67
7 — Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)
Dust-tight
IP48
No
IP67
Yes
Water-jet resistant
IP48
Yes
IP67
Yes
Submersible
IP48
Yes
IP67
Yes
Outdoor suitable
IP48
Yes
IP67
Yes
The exact difference (IP48 vs IP67)
Solid protection
IP48
Level 4 — > 1 mm — Small Wires
IP67
Level 6 — Dust-Tight
IP48 provides "> 1 mm — Small Wires" (level 4), while IP67 provides "Dust-Tight" (level 6). IP67 is 2 levels higher.
Liquid protection
IP48
Level 8 — Continuous Immersion (manufacturer-specified)
IP67
Level 7 — Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)
IP48 handles Specified by manufacturer (Continuous Immersion (manufacturer-specified)), while IP67 handles Hydrostatic ~10 kPa at 1 m (Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)). IP48 provides 1 level more liquid protection.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP67 offers higher overall protection than IP48. Choose IP67 for harsher environments; IP48 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.