Does IP47 protect against dust?

Only against large particles. IP47 blocks solid objects larger than 1.0 mm, but fine dust can enter. For dust protection choose first digit 5 (dust-protected) or 6 (dust-tight).

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Q: What does IP47 mean?

IP47 means the enclosure has solid-protection level 4 (> 1 mm — Small Wires) and liquid-protection level 7 (Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)). Protected against access to hazardous parts with a wire. Protected against solid foreign objects of 1 mm diameter and greater. Protection against the effects of temporary immersion in water. Ingress of water in quantities causing harmful effects shall not be possible.

Q: Can IP47 be used outdoors?

Yes. With liquid protection level 7, IP47 is suitable for outdoor use. Protection against the effects of temporary immersion in water. Ingress of water in quantities causing harmful effects shall not be possible. It handles exposure to immersion per IEC 60529.

Last updated: Aug 9, 2026

Outdoor-suitable Submersible

IP47 provides protection against solid objects larger than 1.0 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 4 with second-digit (liquid) level 7.

Solid 4

> 1 mm — Small Wires

Liquid 7

Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)

What IP47 means

The IP code IP47 is part of the IEC 60529 standard for ingress protection. The first characteristic numeral, 4, 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 IP47 can withstand.

For solid protection, the digit 4 means the enclosure is > 1 mm — small wires. Protected against access to hazardous parts with a wire. Protected against solid foreign objects of 1 mm diameter and greater. The test method is access probe (1.0 mm rigid test wire) 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.

IP47 vs IP48: the higher rating adds continuous immersion. When specifying IP47 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 (4)	Liquid digit (7)
Protection level	> 1 mm — Small Wires	Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)
Description	Protected against access to hazardous parts with a wire. Protected against solid foreign objects of 1 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	Access probe (1.0 mm rigid test wire) 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	1.0 mm wire	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

No direct NEMA equivalent — NEMA 250 does not map this combination.

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IP00vsIP47

IP47 offers higher overall protection than IP00. Choose IP47 for harsher environments; IP0

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IP47 offers higher overall protection than IP01. Choose IP47 for harsher environments; IP0

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IP47 offers higher overall protection than IP02. Choose IP47 for harsher environments; IP0

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IP47 offers higher overall protection than IP30. Choose IP47 for harsher environments; IP3

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IP47 offers higher overall protection than IP42. Choose IP47 for harsher environments; IP4

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IP47 offers higher overall protection than IP43. Choose IP47 for harsher environments; IP4

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IP47 offers higher overall protection than IP44. Choose IP47 for harsher environments; IP4

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IP47 offers higher overall protection than IP45. Choose IP47 for harsher environments; IP4

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IP47 offers higher overall protection than IP46. Choose IP47 for harsher environments; IP4

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IP48 offers higher overall protection than IP47. Choose IP48 for harsher environments; IP4

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IP47 offers higher overall protection than IP50. Choose IP47 for harsher environments; IP5

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IP47 and IP56 offer comparable overall protection; choose based on the specific protection

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IP57 offers higher overall protection than IP47. Choose IP57 for harsher environments; IP4

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IP58 offers higher overall protection than IP47. Choose IP58 for harsher environments; IP4

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IP47 offers higher overall protection than IP60. Choose IP47 for harsher environments; IP6

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IP66 offers higher overall protection than IP47. Choose IP66 for harsher environments; IP4

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What IP47 means

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IP47

What IP47 means

Full specification table

Typical applications

NEMA equivalent

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Frequently asked questions about IP47

What IP47 means

Full specification table

Typical applications

NEMA equivalent

Recommended products for IP47

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Frequently asked questions about IP47

What does IP47 mean?

Can IP47 be used outdoors?

Does IP47 protect against dust?

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What does IP47 mean?

Can IP47 be used outdoors?

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