IP07 vs IP25
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP07 and IP25 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in solid-object protection (level 0 vs 2) and liquid protection (level 7 vs 5). IP07 is rated for no protection and temporary immersion (up to 1 m), while IP25 provides > 12.5 mm — finger 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.
IP25 is an ingress protection code that ensures protection against solid objects larger than 12.5 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 2 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
IP25
2 — > 12.5 mm — Finger
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP07
7 — Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)
IP25
5 — Water Jets (6.3 mm nozzle)
Dust-tight
IP07
No
IP25
No
Water-jet resistant
IP07
Yes
IP25
Yes
Submersible
IP07
Yes
IP25
No
Outdoor suitable
IP07
Yes
IP25
Yes
The exact difference (IP07 vs IP25)
Solid protection
IP07
Level 0 — No Protection
IP25
Level 2 — > 12.5 mm — Finger
IP07 provides "No Protection" (level 0), while IP25 provides "> 12.5 mm — Finger" (level 2). IP25 is 2 levels higher.
Liquid protection
IP07
Level 7 — Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)
IP25
Level 5 — Water Jets (6.3 mm nozzle)
IP07 handles Hydrostatic ~10 kPa at 1 m (Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)), while IP25 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 and IP25 offer comparable overall protection; choose based on the specific protection dimension (dust vs. water) that matters most for your application.