IP07 vs IP15
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP07 and IP15 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in solid-object protection (level 0 vs 1) and liquid protection (level 7 vs 5). IP07 is rated for no protection and temporary immersion (up to 1 m), while IP15 provides > 50 mm — back of hand and water jets (6.3 mm nozzle).
IP07 is an ingress protection code that ensures no protection against solid objects 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 0 with second-digit (liquid) level 7.
With IP15, an enclosure receives protection against solid objects larger than 50 mm and protection against water jets. Water projected by a 6.3 mm nozzle against the enclosure from any direction shall have no harmful effects.. It is an IEC 60529 ingress protection code combining first-digit (solid) level 1 with second-digit (liquid) level 5.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP07
0 — No Protection
IP15
1 — > 50 mm — Back of Hand
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP07
7 — Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)
IP15
5 — Water Jets (6.3 mm nozzle)
Dust-tight
IP07
No
IP15
No
Water-jet resistant
IP07
Yes
IP15
Yes
Submersible
IP07
Yes
IP15
No
Outdoor suitable
IP07
Yes
IP15
Yes
The exact difference (IP07 vs IP15)
Solid protection
IP07
Level 0 — No Protection
IP15
Level 1 — > 50 mm — Back of Hand
IP07 provides "No Protection" (level 0), while IP15 provides "> 50 mm — Back of Hand" (level 1). IP15 is 1 level higher.
Liquid protection
IP07
Level 7 — Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)
IP15
Level 5 — Water Jets (6.3 mm nozzle)
IP07 handles Hydrostatic ~10 kPa at 1 m (Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)), while IP15 handles 30 kPa (Water Jets (6.3 mm nozzle)). IP07 provides 2 levels more liquid protection.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP07 offers higher overall protection than IP15. Choose IP07 for harsher environments; IP15 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.