IP07 vs IP60
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP07 and IP60 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in solid-object protection (level 0 vs 6) and liquid protection (level 7 vs 0). IP07 is rated for no protection and temporary immersion (up to 1 m), while IP60 provides dust-tight 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.
IP60 is dust-tight with no water protection. Used for indoor equipment in very dusty environments that stays completely dry — dust exclusion without any moisture tolerance.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP07
0 — No Protection
IP60
6 — Dust-Tight
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP07
7 — Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)
IP60
0 — No Protection
Dust-tight
IP07
No
IP60
Yes
Water-jet resistant
IP07
Yes
IP60
No
Submersible
IP07
Yes
IP60
No
Outdoor suitable
IP07
Yes
IP60
No
The exact difference (IP07 vs IP60)
Solid protection
IP07
Level 0 — No Protection
IP60
Level 6 — Dust-Tight
IP07 provides "No Protection" (level 0), while IP60 provides "Dust-Tight" (level 6). IP60 is 6 levels higher.
Liquid protection
IP07
Level 7 — Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)
IP60
Level 0 — No Protection
IP07 provides "Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)" (level 7), while IP60 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 IP60. Choose IP07 for harsher environments; IP60 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.