IP57 vs IP02
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP57 and IP02 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in solid-object protection (level 5 vs 0) and liquid protection (level 7 vs 2). IP57 is rated for dust-protected and temporary immersion (up to 1 m), while IP02 provides no protection and dripping water at 15° tilt.
IP57 is dust-protected and tolerates temporary immersion up to 1 m for 30 minutes. Useful for portable devices that may be dropped in shallow water.
Engineered to deliver no protection against solid objects 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 IP02, it pairs solid level 0 with liquid level 2.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP57
5 — Dust-Protected
IP02
0 — No Protection
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP57
7 — Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)
IP02
2 — Dripping Water at 15° Tilt
Dust-tight
IP57
Limited
IP02
No
Water-jet resistant
IP57
Yes
IP02
No
Submersible
IP57
Yes
IP02
No
Outdoor suitable
IP57
Yes
IP02
No
The exact difference (IP57 vs IP02)
Solid protection
IP57
Level 5 — Dust-Protected
IP02
Level 0 — No Protection
IP57 provides "Dust-Protected" (level 5), while IP02 provides "No Protection" (level 0). IP57 is 5 levels higher.
Liquid protection
IP57
Level 7 — Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)
IP02
Level 2 — Dripping Water at 15° Tilt
IP57 handles Hydrostatic ~10 kPa at 1 m (Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)), while IP02 handles 0.3 mm/min drip rate (Dripping Water at 15° Tilt). IP57 provides 5 levels more liquid protection.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP57 offers higher overall protection than IP02. Choose IP57 for harsher environments; IP02 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.