IP60 vs IP62
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP60 and IP62 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in liquid protection (level 0 vs 2). IP60 is rated for dust-tight and no protection, while IP62 provides dust-tight and dripping water at 15° tilt.
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.
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)
IP60
6 — Dust-Tight
IP62
6 — Dust-Tight
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP60
0 — No Protection
IP62
2 — Dripping Water at 15° Tilt
Dust-tight
IP60
Yes
IP62
Yes
Water-jet resistant
IP60
No
IP62
No
Submersible
IP60
No
IP62
No
Outdoor suitable
IP60
No
IP62
No
The exact difference (IP60 vs IP62)
Solid protection
IP60
Level 6 — Dust-Tight
IP62
Level 6 — Dust-Tight
Both IP60 and IP62 share the same solid protection: Dust-Tight.
Liquid protection
IP60
Level 0 — No Protection
IP62
Level 2 — Dripping Water at 15° Tilt
IP60 provides "No Protection" (level 0), while IP62 provides "Dripping Water at 15° Tilt" (level 2). IP62 is 2 levels higher.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP62 offers higher overall protection than IP60. Choose IP62 for harsher environments; IP60 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.