IPX7
Last updated: Aug 9, 2026IPX7 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.
Solid 0
No Protection
Liquid 7
Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)
What IPX7 means
The IP code IPX7 is part of the IEC 60529 standard for ingress protection. The first characteristic numeral, X, 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 IPX7 can withstand.
For solid protection, the digit X means the enclosure is no protection. No special protection against contact or ingress of solid foreign objects. The test method is no test required.
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.
IPX7 vs IPX8: IPX8 supports continuous immersion. Some dual-rated devices carry IPX7 + IPX8 or IP66 + IP67. When specifying IPX7 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 (X) | Liquid digit (7) |
|---|---|---|
| Protection level | No Protection | Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m) |
| Description | No special protection against contact or ingress of solid foreign objects. | 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 | No test required. | Immersion in water with the lowest point of the enclosure up to 1 m below the surface for 30 minutes. |
| Object size / water pressure | Not applicable | Hydrostatic ~10 kPa at 1 m |
| Test distance | Per standard | 1 meter depth |
| Test duration | Per standard | 30 minutes |
Typical applications
Waterproof speakers
Outdoor portable lights
Bathroom accessories
NEMA equivalent
Recommended products for IPX7
IPX7 waterproof speaker
All IPX7 comparisons
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IP07 and IPX7 offer comparable overall protection; choose based on the specific protection
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IP09K offers higher overall protection than IPX7. Choose IP09K for harsher environments; I
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IP19K offers higher overall protection than IPX7. Choose IP19K for harsher environments; I
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IP25 and IPX7 offer comparable overall protection; choose based on the specific protection
IP26 offers higher overall protection than IPX7. Choose IP26 for harsher environments; IPX
IP27 offers higher overall protection than IPX7. Choose IP27 for harsher environments; IPX
IP28 offers higher overall protection than IPX7. Choose IP28 for harsher environments; IPX
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IP34 and IPX7 offer comparable overall protection; choose based on the specific protection
IP35 offers higher overall protection than IPX7. Choose IP35 for harsher environments; IPX
IP36 offers higher overall protection than IPX7. Choose IP36 for harsher environments; IPX
IP37 offers higher overall protection than IPX7. Choose IP37 for harsher environments; IPX
IP38 offers higher overall protection than IPX7. Choose IP38 for harsher environments; IPX
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IP43 and IPX7 offer comparable overall protection; choose based on the specific protection
IP44 offers higher overall protection than IPX7. Choose IP44 for harsher environments; IPX
IP45 offers higher overall protection than IPX7. Choose IP45 for harsher environments; IPX
IP46 offers higher overall protection than IPX7. Choose IP46 for harsher environments; IPX
IP47 offers higher overall protection than IPX7. Choose IP47 for harsher environments; IPX
IP48 offers higher overall protection than IPX7. Choose IP48 for harsher environments; IPX
IP49K offers higher overall protection than IPX7. Choose IP49K for harsher environments; I
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IP52 and IPX7 offer comparable overall protection; choose based on the specific protection
IP53 offers higher overall protection than IPX7. Choose IP53 for harsher environments; IPX
IP54 offers higher overall protection than IPX7. Choose IP54 for harsher environments; IPX
IP55 offers higher overall protection than IPX7. Choose IP55 for harsher environments; IPX
IP56 offers higher overall protection than IPX7. Choose IP56 for harsher environments; IPX
IP57 offers higher overall protection than IPX7. Choose IP57 for harsher environments; IPX
IP58 offers higher overall protection than IPX7. Choose IP58 for harsher environments; IPX
IP59K offers higher overall protection than IPX7. Choose IP59K for harsher environments; I
IPX7 offers higher overall protection than IP60. Choose IPX7 for harsher environments; IP6
IP61 and IPX7 offer comparable overall protection; choose based on the specific protection
IP62 offers higher overall protection than IPX7. Choose IP62 for harsher environments; IPX
IP63 offers higher overall protection than IPX7. Choose IP63 for harsher environments; IPX
IP64 offers higher overall protection than IPX7. Choose IP64 for harsher environments; IPX
IP65 offers higher overall protection than IPX7. Choose IP65 for harsher environments; IPX
IP66 offers higher overall protection than IPX7. Choose IP66 for harsher environments; IPX
IP67 offers higher overall protection than IPX7. Choose IP67 for harsher environments; IPX
IP68 offers higher overall protection than IPX7. Choose IP68 for harsher environments; IPX
IP69K offers higher overall protection than IPX7. Choose IP69K for harsher environments; I