IP27
Last updated: Aug 9, 2026The IP27 classification guarantees protection against solid objects larger than 12.5 mm and protection against the effects of temporary immersion in water. Ingress of water in quantities causing harmful effects shall not be possible.. It is an IEC 60529 ingress protection code combining first-digit (solid) level 2 with second-digit (liquid) level 7.
Solid 2
> 12.5 mm — Finger
Liquid 7
Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)
What IP27 means
The IP code IP27 is part of the IEC 60529 standard for ingress protection. The first characteristic numeral, 2, indicates the level of protection against solid objects and access to hazardous parts. The second numeral, 7, indicates the level of protection against the ingress of water. Together, these digits describe exactly what an enclosure rated IP27 can withstand.
For solid protection, the digit 2 means the enclosure is > 12.5 mm — finger. Protected against access to hazardous parts with a finger. Protected against solid foreign objects of 12.5 mm diameter and greater. The test method is jointed test finger (12 mm diameter, 80 mm length) shall not penetrate with adequate clearance.
For liquid protection, the digit 7 means the enclosure resists temporary immersion (up to 1 m). Protection against the effects of temporary immersion in water under standardized conditions. Ingress of water in quantities causing harmful effects shall not be possible. The test procedure is immersion in water with the lowest point of the enclosure up to 1 m below the surface for 30 minutes.
IP27 vs IP28: the higher rating adds continuous immersion. When specifying IP27 for a project, confirm the rating certificate from the manufacturer and consider that seals degrade over time with temperature cycling, UV exposure, and chemical contact.
Full specification table
| Parameter | Solid digit (2) | Liquid digit (7) |
|---|---|---|
| Protection level | > 12.5 mm — Finger | Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m) |
| Description | Protected against access to hazardous parts with a finger. Protected against solid foreign objects of 12.5 mm diameter and greater. | Protection against the effects of temporary immersion in water under standardized conditions. Ingress of water in quantities causing harmful effects shall not be possible. |
| Test method | Jointed test finger (12 mm diameter, 80 mm length) shall not penetrate with adequate clearance. | Immersion in water with the lowest point of the enclosure up to 1 m below the surface for 30 minutes. |
| Object size / water pressure | 12.5 mm sphere / jointed finger | Hydrostatic ~10 kPa at 1 m |
| Test distance | Per standard | 1 meter depth |
| Test duration | Per standard | 30 minutes |
Typical applications
Submersible equipment
Rugged portable devices
Outdoor field instruments
NEMA equivalent
Recommended products for IP27
IP27 submersible enclosure
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