IP63 vs IPX7
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP63 and IPX7 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in solid-object protection (level 6 vs 0) and liquid protection (level 3 vs 7). IP63 is rated for dust-tight and spraying water (up to 60°), while IPX7 provides no protection and temporary immersion (up to 1 m).
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.
IPX7 resists temporary immersion up to 1 meter for 30 minutes, with solid protection not specified. Common for portable electronics that may be dropped in water.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP63
6 — Dust-Tight
IPX7
0 — No Protection
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP63
3 — Spraying Water (up to 60°)
IPX7
7 — Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)
Dust-tight
IP63
Yes
IPX7
No
Water-jet resistant
IP63
No
IPX7
Yes
Submersible
IP63
No
IPX7
Yes
Outdoor suitable
IP63
No
IPX7
Yes
The exact difference (IP63 vs IPX7)
Solid protection
IP63
Level 6 — Dust-Tight
IPX7
Level 0 — No Protection
IP63 provides "Dust-Tight" (level 6), while IPX7 provides "No Protection" (level 0). IP63 is 6 levels higher.
Liquid protection
IP63
Level 3 — Spraying Water (up to 60°)
IPX7
Level 7 — Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)
IP63 handles 80 kPa (tube) / 50 kPa (nozzle) (Spraying Water (up to 60°)), while IPX7 handles Hydrostatic ~10 kPa at 1 m (Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)). IPX7 provides 4 levels more liquid protection.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP63 offers higher overall protection than IPX7. Choose IP63 for harsher environments; IPX7 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.