IP62 vs IP6X
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP62 and IP6X are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in liquid protection (level 2 vs 0). IP62 is rated for dust-tight and dripping water at 15° tilt, while IP6X provides dust-tight and no protection.
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.
IP6X is fully dust-tight—no ingress of dust whatsoever—with water protection not specified. The highest solid-protection rating, used where complete dust exclusion is critical.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP62
6 — Dust-Tight
IP6X
6 — Dust-Tight
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP62
2 — Dripping Water at 15° Tilt
IP6X
0 — No Protection
Dust-tight
IP62
Yes
IP6X
Yes
Water-jet resistant
IP62
No
IP6X
No
Submersible
IP62
No
IP6X
No
Outdoor suitable
IP62
No
IP6X
No
The exact difference (IP62 vs IP6X)
Solid protection
IP62
Level 6 — Dust-Tight
IP6X
Level 6 — Dust-Tight
Both IP62 and IP6X share the same solid protection: Dust-Tight.
Liquid protection
IP62
Level 2 — Dripping Water at 15° Tilt
IP6X
Level 0 — No Protection
IP62 provides "Dripping Water at 15° Tilt" (level 2), while IP6X provides "No Protection" (level 0). IP62 is 2 levels higher.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP62 offers higher overall protection than IP6X. Choose IP62 for harsher environments; IP6X may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.