IP62 vs IP63
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP62 and IP63 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in liquid protection (level 2 vs 3). IP62 is rated for dust-tight and dripping water at 15° tilt, while IP63 provides dust-tight and spraying water (up to 60°).
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.
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)
IP62
6 — Dust-Tight
IP63
6 — Dust-Tight
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP62
2 — Dripping Water at 15° Tilt
IP63
3 — Spraying Water (up to 60°)
Dust-tight
IP62
Yes
IP63
Yes
Water-jet resistant
IP62
No
IP63
No
Submersible
IP62
No
IP63
No
Outdoor suitable
IP62
No
IP63
No
The exact difference (IP62 vs IP63)
Solid protection
IP62
Level 6 — Dust-Tight
IP63
Level 6 — Dust-Tight
Both IP62 and IP63 share the same solid protection: Dust-Tight.
Liquid protection
IP62
Level 2 — Dripping Water at 15° Tilt
IP63
Level 3 — Spraying Water (up to 60°)
IP62 handles 0.3 mm/min drip rate (Dripping Water at 15° Tilt), while IP63 handles 80 kPa (tube) / 50 kPa (nozzle) (Spraying Water (up to 60°)). IP63 provides 1 level more liquid protection.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP63 offers higher overall protection than IP62. Choose IP63 for harsher environments; IP62 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.