IP02 vs IP60
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP02 and IP60 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in solid-object protection (level 0 vs 6) and liquid protection (level 2 vs 0). IP02 is rated for no protection and dripping water at 15° tilt, while IP60 provides dust-tight and no protection.
Engineered to deliver no protection against solid objects and protection against vertically falling drops of water when the enclosure is tilted up to 15° from its normal position.. Classified as IEC 60529 ingress protection code IP02, it pairs solid level 0 with liquid level 2.
IP60 is dust-tight with no water protection. Used for indoor equipment in very dusty environments that stays completely dry — dust exclusion without any moisture tolerance.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP02
0 — No Protection
IP60
6 — Dust-Tight
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP02
2 — Dripping Water at 15° Tilt
IP60
0 — No Protection
Dust-tight
IP02
No
IP60
Yes
Water-jet resistant
IP02
No
IP60
No
Submersible
IP02
No
IP60
No
Outdoor suitable
IP02
No
IP60
No
The exact difference (IP02 vs IP60)
Solid protection
IP02
Level 0 — No Protection
IP60
Level 6 — Dust-Tight
IP02 provides "No Protection" (level 0), while IP60 provides "Dust-Tight" (level 6). IP60 is 6 levels higher.
Liquid protection
IP02
Level 2 — Dripping Water at 15° Tilt
IP60
Level 0 — No Protection
IP02 provides "Dripping Water at 15° Tilt" (level 2), while IP60 provides "No Protection" (level 0). IP02 is 2 levels higher.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP60 offers higher overall protection than IP02. Choose IP60 for harsher environments; IP02 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.