IP07 vs IP61
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP07 and IP61 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in solid-object protection (level 0 vs 6) and liquid protection (level 7 vs 1). IP07 is rated for no protection and temporary immersion (up to 1 m), while IP61 provides dust-tight and vertically dripping water.
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.
IP61 is an ingress protection code that ensures dust-tight (no ingress of dust) and protection against vertically falling drops of water. Dripping water shall have no harmful effects.. It is an IEC 60529 ingress protection code combining first-digit (solid) level 6 with second-digit (liquid) level 1.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP07
0 — No Protection
IP61
6 — Dust-Tight
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP07
7 — Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)
IP61
1 — Vertically Dripping Water
Dust-tight
IP07
No
IP61
Yes
Water-jet resistant
IP07
Yes
IP61
No
Submersible
IP07
Yes
IP61
No
Outdoor suitable
IP07
Yes
IP61
No
The exact difference (IP07 vs IP61)
Solid protection
IP07
Level 0 — No Protection
IP61
Level 6 — Dust-Tight
IP07 provides "No Protection" (level 0), while IP61 provides "Dust-Tight" (level 6). IP61 is 6 levels higher.
Liquid protection
IP07
Level 7 — Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)
IP61
Level 1 — Vertically Dripping Water
IP07 handles Hydrostatic ~10 kPa at 1 m (Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)), while IP61 handles 0.1 mm/min drip rate (Vertically Dripping Water). IP07 provides 6 levels more liquid protection.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP07 and IP61 offer comparable overall protection; choose based on the specific protection dimension (dust vs. water) that matters most for your application.