IP57 vs IP62
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP57 and IP62 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in solid-object protection (level 5 vs 6) and liquid protection (level 7 vs 2). IP57 is rated for dust-protected and temporary immersion (up to 1 m), while IP62 provides dust-tight and dripping water at 15° tilt.
IP57 is dust-protected and tolerates temporary immersion up to 1 m for 30 minutes. Useful for portable devices that may be dropped in shallow water.
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)
IP57
5 — Dust-Protected
IP62
6 — Dust-Tight
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP57
7 — Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)
IP62
2 — Dripping Water at 15° Tilt
Dust-tight
IP57
Limited
IP62
Yes
Water-jet resistant
IP57
Yes
IP62
No
Submersible
IP57
Yes
IP62
No
Outdoor suitable
IP57
Yes
IP62
No
The exact difference (IP57 vs IP62)
Solid protection
IP57
Level 5 — Dust-Protected
IP62
Level 6 — Dust-Tight
IP57 provides "Dust-Protected" (level 5), while IP62 provides "Dust-Tight" (level 6). IP62 is 1 level higher.
Liquid protection
IP57
Level 7 — Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)
IP62
Level 2 — Dripping Water at 15° Tilt
IP57 handles Hydrostatic ~10 kPa at 1 m (Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)), while IP62 handles 0.3 mm/min drip rate (Dripping Water at 15° Tilt). IP57 provides 5 levels more liquid protection.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP57 offers higher overall protection than IP62. Choose IP57 for harsher environments; IP62 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.