IP67 vs IPX6
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP67 and IPX6 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in solid-object protection (level 6 vs 0) and liquid protection (level 7 vs 6). IP67 is rated for dust-tight and temporary immersion (up to 1 m), while IPX6 provides no protection and powerful water jets (12.5 mm nozzle).
IP67 is dust-tight and withstands temporary immersion in water up to 1 meter for 30 minutes. The go-to rating for outdoor and rugged devices that may be briefly submerged.
IPX6 resists powerful water jets (12.5 mm nozzle, 100 kPa) with solid protection not specified. Suitable for heavy-rain or hose-exposed equipment where dust sealing is not required.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP67
6 — Dust-Tight
IPX6
0 — No Protection
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP67
7 — Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)
IPX6
6 — Powerful Water Jets (12.5 mm nozzle)
Dust-tight
IP67
Yes
IPX6
No
Water-jet resistant
IP67
Yes
IPX6
Yes
Submersible
IP67
Yes
IPX6
No
Outdoor suitable
IP67
Yes
IPX6
Yes
The exact difference (IP67 vs IPX6)
Solid protection
IP67
Level 6 — Dust-Tight
IPX6
Level 0 — No Protection
IP67 provides "Dust-Tight" (level 6), while IPX6 provides "No Protection" (level 0). IP67 is 6 levels higher.
Liquid protection
IP67
Level 7 — Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)
IPX6
Level 6 — Powerful Water Jets (12.5 mm nozzle)
IP67 handles Hydrostatic ~10 kPa at 1 m (Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)), while IPX6 handles 100 kPa (Powerful Water Jets (12.5 mm nozzle)). IP67 provides 1 level more liquid protection.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP67 offers higher overall protection than IPX6. Choose IP67 for harsher environments; IPX6 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.