IP60 vs IP64
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP60 and IP64 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in liquid protection (level 0 vs 4). IP60 is rated for dust-tight and no protection, while IP64 provides dust-tight and splashing water (all directions).
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.
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)
IP60
6 — Dust-Tight
IP64
6 — Dust-Tight
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP60
0 — No Protection
IP64
4 — Splashing Water (all directions)
Dust-tight
IP60
Yes
IP64
Yes
Water-jet resistant
IP60
No
IP64
No
Submersible
IP60
No
IP64
No
Outdoor suitable
IP60
No
IP64
Yes
The exact difference (IP60 vs IP64)
Solid protection
IP60
Level 6 — Dust-Tight
IP64
Level 6 — Dust-Tight
Both IP60 and IP64 share the same solid protection: Dust-Tight.
Liquid protection
IP60
Level 0 — No Protection
IP64
Level 4 — Splashing Water (all directions)
IP60 provides "No Protection" (level 0), while IP64 provides "Splashing Water (all directions)" (level 4). IP64 is 4 levels higher.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP64 offers higher overall protection than IP60. Choose IP64 for harsher environments; IP60 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.