IP60 vs IP63
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP60 and IP63 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in liquid protection (level 0 vs 3). IP60 is rated for dust-tight and no protection, while IP63 provides dust-tight and spraying water (up to 60°).
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.
The IP63 classification guarantees dust-tight (no ingress of dust) and protection against spraying water. Water sprayed at an angle up to 60° on either side of the vertical shall have no harmful effects.. It is an IEC 60529 ingress protection code combining first-digit (solid) level 6 with second-digit (liquid) level 3.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP60
6 — Dust-Tight
IP63
6 — Dust-Tight
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP60
0 — No Protection
IP63
3 — Spraying Water (up to 60°)
Dust-tight
IP60
Yes
IP63
Yes
Water-jet resistant
IP60
No
IP63
No
Submersible
IP60
No
IP63
No
Outdoor suitable
IP60
No
IP63
No
The exact difference (IP60 vs IP63)
Solid protection
IP60
Level 6 — Dust-Tight
IP63
Level 6 — Dust-Tight
Both IP60 and IP63 share the same solid protection: Dust-Tight.
Liquid protection
IP60
Level 0 — No Protection
IP63
Level 3 — Spraying Water (up to 60°)
IP60 provides "No Protection" (level 0), while IP63 provides "Spraying Water (up to 60°)" (level 3). IP63 is 3 levels higher.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP63 offers higher overall protection than IP60. Choose IP63 for harsher environments; IP60 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.