IP54 vs IP67
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP54 and IP67 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in solid-object protection (level 5 vs 6) and liquid protection (level 4 vs 7). IP54 is rated for dust-protected and splashing water (all directions), while IP67 provides dust-tight and temporary immersion (up to 1 m).
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.
IP67 is dust-tight and withstands temporary immersion in water up to 1 meter for 30 minutes. The go-to rating for outdoor and rugged devices that may be briefly submerged.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP54
5 — Dust-Protected
IP67
6 — Dust-Tight
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP54
4 — Splashing Water (all directions)
IP67
7 — Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)
Dust-tight
IP54
Limited
IP67
Yes
Water-jet resistant
IP54
No
IP67
Yes
Submersible
IP54
No
IP67
Yes
Outdoor suitable
IP54
Yes
IP67
Yes
The exact difference (IP54 vs IP67)
Solid protection
IP54
Level 5 — Dust-Protected
IP67
Level 6 — Dust-Tight
IP54 provides "Dust-Protected" (level 5), while IP67 provides "Dust-Tight" (level 6). IP67 is 1 level higher.
Liquid protection
IP54
Level 4 — Splashing Water (all directions)
IP67
Level 7 — Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)
IP54 handles 50–100 kPa (Splashing Water (all directions)), while IP67 handles Hydrostatic ~10 kPa at 1 m (Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)). IP67 provides 3 levels more liquid protection.
NEMA equivalents
Recommendation
IP67 offers higher overall protection than IP54. Choose IP67 for harsher environments; IP54 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.