IP62 vs IP65
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP62 and IP65 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in liquid protection (level 2 vs 5). IP62 is rated for dust-tight and dripping water at 15° tilt, while IP65 provides dust-tight and water jets (6.3 mm nozzle).
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.
IP65 is dust-tight and resists low-pressure water jets (6.3 mm nozzle, 30 kPa). It is the most common standard for fully exposed outdoor electronics such as lighting, cameras, and EV chargers.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP62
6 — Dust-Tight
IP65
6 — Dust-Tight
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP62
2 — Dripping Water at 15° Tilt
IP65
5 — Water Jets (6.3 mm nozzle)
Dust-tight
IP62
Yes
IP65
Yes
Water-jet resistant
IP62
No
IP65
Yes
Submersible
IP62
No
IP65
No
Outdoor suitable
IP62
No
IP65
Yes
The exact difference (IP62 vs IP65)
Solid protection
IP62
Level 6 — Dust-Tight
IP65
Level 6 — Dust-Tight
Both IP62 and IP65 share the same solid protection: Dust-Tight.
Liquid protection
IP62
Level 2 — Dripping Water at 15° Tilt
IP65
Level 5 — Water Jets (6.3 mm nozzle)
IP62 handles 0.3 mm/min drip rate (Dripping Water at 15° Tilt), while IP65 handles 30 kPa (Water Jets (6.3 mm nozzle)). IP65 provides 3 levels more liquid protection.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP65 offers higher overall protection than IP62. Choose IP65 for harsher environments; IP62 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.