IP03 vs IP67
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP03 and IP67 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in solid-object protection (level 0 vs 6) and liquid protection (level 3 vs 7). IP03 is rated for no protection and spraying water (up to 60°), while IP67 provides dust-tight and temporary immersion (up to 1 m).
Designed for environments requiring no protection against solid objects and protection against spraying water. Water sprayed at an angle up to 60° on either side of the vertical shall have no harmful effects., IP03 is an IEC 60529 code combining solid level 0 with liquid level 3.
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.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP03
0 — No Protection
IP67
6 — Dust-Tight
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP03
3 — Spraying Water (up to 60°)
IP67
7 — Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)
Dust-tight
IP03
No
IP67
Yes
Water-jet resistant
IP03
No
IP67
Yes
Submersible
IP03
No
IP67
Yes
Outdoor suitable
IP03
No
IP67
Yes
The exact difference (IP03 vs IP67)
Solid protection
IP03
Level 0 — No Protection
IP67
Level 6 — Dust-Tight
IP03 provides "No Protection" (level 0), while IP67 provides "Dust-Tight" (level 6). IP67 is 6 levels higher.
Liquid protection
IP03
Level 3 — Spraying Water (up to 60°)
IP67
Level 7 — Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)
IP03 handles 80 kPa (tube) / 50 kPa (nozzle) (Spraying Water (up to 60°)), while IP67 handles Hydrostatic ~10 kPa at 1 m (Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)). IP67 provides 4 levels more liquid protection.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP67 offers higher overall protection than IP03. Choose IP67 for harsher environments; IP03 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.