IP07 vs IP50
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP07 and IP50 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in solid-object protection (level 0 vs 5) and liquid protection (level 7 vs 0). IP07 is rated for no protection and temporary immersion (up to 1 m), while IP50 provides dust-protected and no protection.
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.
Under IEC 60529, IP50 specifies dust-protected (limited ingress, no harmful deposit) and no protection against water. It is an IEC 60529 ingress protection code combining first-digit (solid) level 5 with second-digit (liquid) level 0.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP07
0 — No Protection
IP50
5 — Dust-Protected
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP07
7 — Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)
IP50
0 — No Protection
Dust-tight
IP07
No
IP50
Limited
Water-jet resistant
IP07
Yes
IP50
No
Submersible
IP07
Yes
IP50
No
Outdoor suitable
IP07
Yes
IP50
No
The exact difference (IP07 vs IP50)
Solid protection
IP07
Level 0 — No Protection
IP50
Level 5 — Dust-Protected
IP07 provides "No Protection" (level 0), while IP50 provides "Dust-Protected" (level 5). IP50 is 5 levels higher.
Liquid protection
IP07
Level 7 — Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)
IP50
Level 0 — No Protection
IP07 provides "Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)" (level 7), while IP50 provides "No Protection" (level 0). IP07 is 7 levels higher.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP07 offers higher overall protection than IP50. Choose IP07 for harsher environments; IP50 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.