IP08 vs IP6X
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP08 and IP6X are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in solid-object protection (level 0 vs 6) and liquid protection (level 8 vs 0). IP08 is rated for no protection and continuous immersion (manufacturer-specified), while IP6X provides dust-tight and no protection.
Built to withstand no protection against solid objects and protection against the effects of continuous immersion in water under conditions specified by the manufacturer.. Classified as IEC 60529 ingress protection code IP08, it pairs solid level 0 with liquid level 8.
IP6X is fully dust-tight—no ingress of dust whatsoever—with water protection not specified. The highest solid-protection rating, used where complete dust exclusion is critical.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP08
0 — No Protection
IP6X
6 — Dust-Tight
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP08
8 — Continuous Immersion (manufacturer-specified)
IP6X
0 — No Protection
Dust-tight
IP08
No
IP6X
Yes
Water-jet resistant
IP08
Yes
IP6X
No
Submersible
IP08
Yes
IP6X
No
Outdoor suitable
IP08
Yes
IP6X
No
The exact difference (IP08 vs IP6X)
Solid protection
IP08
Level 0 — No Protection
IP6X
Level 6 — Dust-Tight
IP08 provides "No Protection" (level 0), while IP6X provides "Dust-Tight" (level 6). IP6X is 6 levels higher.
Liquid protection
IP08
Level 8 — Continuous Immersion (manufacturer-specified)
IP6X
Level 0 — No Protection
IP08 provides "Continuous Immersion (manufacturer-specified)" (level 8), while IP6X provides "No Protection" (level 0). IP08 is 8 levels higher.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP08 offers higher overall protection than IP6X. Choose IP08 for harsher environments; IP6X may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.