IP54 vs IP64
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP54 and IP64 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in solid-object protection (level 5 vs 6). IP54 is rated for dust-protected and splashing water (all directions), while IP64 provides dust-tight and splashing water (all directions).
IP54 is dust-protected (limited ingress, no harmful deposit) and resists splashing water from any direction. A versatile rating for industrial and outdoor-covered equipment in dusty, damp environments.
IP64 is dust-tight and resists splashing water from any direction. A solid outdoor-covered rating combining complete dust exclusion with splash tolerance, sitting between IP65 (jets) and IP54 (dust-protected).
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP54
5 — Dust-Protected
IP64
6 — Dust-Tight
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP54
4 — Splashing Water (all directions)
IP64
4 — Splashing Water (all directions)
Dust-tight
IP54
Limited
IP64
Yes
Water-jet resistant
IP54
No
IP64
No
Submersible
IP54
No
IP64
No
Outdoor suitable
IP54
Yes
IP64
Yes
The exact difference (IP54 vs IP64)
Solid protection
IP54
Level 5 — Dust-Protected
IP64
Level 6 — Dust-Tight
IP54 provides "Dust-Protected" (level 5), while IP64 provides "Dust-Tight" (level 6). IP64 is 1 level higher.
Liquid protection
IP54
Level 4 — Splashing Water (all directions)
IP64
Level 4 — Splashing Water (all directions)
Both IP54 and IP64 share the same liquid protection: Splashing Water (all directions).
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP64 offers higher overall protection than IP54. Choose IP64 for harsher environments; IP54 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.