IP22 vs IP07
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP22 and IP07 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in solid-object protection (level 2 vs 0) and liquid protection (level 2 vs 7). IP22 is rated for > 12.5 mm — finger and dripping water at 15° tilt, while IP07 provides no protection and temporary immersion (up to 1 m).
IP22 protects against fingers and 12.5 mm objects, plus vertically dripping water when tilted up to 15°. Common for indoor equipment that may encounter occasional condensation or drips.
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.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP22
2 — > 12.5 mm — Finger
IP07
0 — No Protection
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP22
2 — Dripping Water at 15° Tilt
IP07
7 — Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)
Dust-tight
IP22
No
IP07
No
Water-jet resistant
IP22
No
IP07
Yes
Submersible
IP22
No
IP07
Yes
Outdoor suitable
IP22
No
IP07
Yes
The exact difference (IP22 vs IP07)
Solid protection
IP22
Level 2 — > 12.5 mm — Finger
IP07
Level 0 — No Protection
IP22 provides "> 12.5 mm — Finger" (level 2), while IP07 provides "No Protection" (level 0). IP22 is 2 levels higher.
Liquid protection
IP22
Level 2 — Dripping Water at 15° Tilt
IP07
Level 7 — Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)
IP22 handles 0.3 mm/min drip rate (Dripping Water at 15° Tilt), while IP07 handles Hydrostatic ~10 kPa at 1 m (Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)). IP07 provides 5 levels more liquid protection.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP07 offers higher overall protection than IP22. Choose IP07 for harsher environments; IP22 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.