IP07 vs IP43
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP07 and IP43 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in solid-object protection (level 0 vs 4) and liquid protection (level 7 vs 3). IP07 is rated for no protection and temporary immersion (up to 1 m), while IP43 provides > 1 mm — small wires and spraying water (up to 60°).
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.
IP43 protects against 1 mm solid objects and spraying water up to 60° from vertical. A practical rating for sheltered equipment subject to light angled spray, such as covered outdoor fixtures.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP07
0 — No Protection
IP43
4 — > 1 mm — Small Wires
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP07
7 — Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)
IP43
3 — Spraying Water (up to 60°)
Dust-tight
IP07
No
IP43
No
Water-jet resistant
IP07
Yes
IP43
No
Submersible
IP07
Yes
IP43
No
Outdoor suitable
IP07
Yes
IP43
No
The exact difference (IP07 vs IP43)
Solid protection
IP07
Level 0 — No Protection
IP43
Level 4 — > 1 mm — Small Wires
IP07 provides "No Protection" (level 0), while IP43 provides "> 1 mm — Small Wires" (level 4). IP43 is 4 levels higher.
Liquid protection
IP07
Level 7 — Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)
IP43
Level 3 — Spraying Water (up to 60°)
IP07 handles Hydrostatic ~10 kPa at 1 m (Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)), while IP43 handles 80 kPa (tube) / 50 kPa (nozzle) (Spraying Water (up to 60°)). IP07 provides 4 levels more liquid protection.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP07 and IP43 offer comparable overall protection; choose based on the specific protection dimension (dust vs. water) that matters most for your application.