IP30 vs IP07
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP30 and IP07 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in solid-object protection (level 3 vs 0) and liquid protection (level 0 vs 7). IP30 is rated for > 2.5 mm — tool / wire and no protection, while IP07 provides no protection and temporary immersion (up to 1 m).
IP30 protects against tools and 2.5 mm solid objects but offers no water protection. A basic indoor rating for equipment in dry, low-dust environments where only tool-access protection is required.
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)
IP30
3 — > 2.5 mm — Tool / Wire
IP07
0 — No Protection
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP30
0 — No Protection
IP07
7 — Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)
Dust-tight
IP30
No
IP07
No
Water-jet resistant
IP30
No
IP07
Yes
Submersible
IP30
No
IP07
Yes
Outdoor suitable
IP30
No
IP07
Yes
The exact difference (IP30 vs IP07)
Solid protection
IP30
Level 3 — > 2.5 mm — Tool / Wire
IP07
Level 0 — No Protection
IP30 provides "> 2.5 mm — Tool / Wire" (level 3), while IP07 provides "No Protection" (level 0). IP30 is 3 levels higher.
Liquid protection
IP30
Level 0 — No Protection
IP07
Level 7 — Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)
IP30 provides "No Protection" (level 0), while IP07 provides "Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)" (level 7). IP07 is 7 levels higher.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP07 offers higher overall protection than IP30. Choose IP07 for harsher environments; IP30 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.