IP28 vs IP62
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP28 and IP62 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in solid-object protection (level 2 vs 6) and liquid protection (level 8 vs 2). IP28 is rated for > 12.5 mm — finger and continuous immersion (manufacturer-specified), while IP62 provides dust-tight and dripping water at 15° tilt.
Specified under IEC 60529, IP28 denotes protection against solid objects larger than 12.5 mm and protection against the effects of continuous immersion in water under conditions specified by the manufacturer.. It is an IEC 60529 ingress protection code combining first-digit (solid) level 2 with second-digit (liquid) level 8.
Built to withstand dust-tight (no ingress of dust) and protection against vertically falling drops of water when the enclosure is tilted up to 15° from its normal position.. Classified as IEC 60529 ingress protection code IP62, it pairs solid level 6 with liquid level 2.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP28
2 — > 12.5 mm — Finger
IP62
6 — Dust-Tight
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP28
8 — Continuous Immersion (manufacturer-specified)
IP62
2 — Dripping Water at 15° Tilt
Dust-tight
IP28
No
IP62
Yes
Water-jet resistant
IP28
Yes
IP62
No
Submersible
IP28
Yes
IP62
No
Outdoor suitable
IP28
Yes
IP62
No
The exact difference (IP28 vs IP62)
Solid protection
IP28
Level 2 — > 12.5 mm — Finger
IP62
Level 6 — Dust-Tight
IP28 provides "> 12.5 mm — Finger" (level 2), while IP62 provides "Dust-Tight" (level 6). IP62 is 4 levels higher.
Liquid protection
IP28
Level 8 — Continuous Immersion (manufacturer-specified)
IP62
Level 2 — Dripping Water at 15° Tilt
IP28 handles Specified by manufacturer (Continuous Immersion (manufacturer-specified)), while IP62 handles 0.3 mm/min drip rate (Dripping Water at 15° Tilt). IP28 provides 6 levels more liquid protection.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP28 offers higher overall protection than IP62. Choose IP28 for harsher environments; IP62 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.