IP57 vs IP08
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP57 and IP08 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in solid-object protection (level 5 vs 0) and liquid protection (level 7 vs 8). IP57 is rated for dust-protected and temporary immersion (up to 1 m), while IP08 provides no protection and continuous immersion (manufacturer-specified).
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.
Built to withstand no protection against solid objects and protection against the effects of continuous immersion in water under conditions specified by the manufacturer.. Classified as IEC 60529 ingress protection code IP08, it pairs solid level 0 with liquid level 8.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP57
5 — Dust-Protected
IP08
0 — No Protection
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP57
7 — Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)
IP08
8 — Continuous Immersion (manufacturer-specified)
Dust-tight
IP57
Limited
IP08
No
Water-jet resistant
IP57
Yes
IP08
Yes
Submersible
IP57
Yes
IP08
Yes
Outdoor suitable
IP57
Yes
IP08
Yes
The exact difference (IP57 vs IP08)
Solid protection
IP57
Level 5 — Dust-Protected
IP08
Level 0 — No Protection
IP57 provides "Dust-Protected" (level 5), while IP08 provides "No Protection" (level 0). IP57 is 5 levels higher.
Liquid protection
IP57
Level 7 — Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)
IP08
Level 8 — Continuous Immersion (manufacturer-specified)
IP57 handles Hydrostatic ~10 kPa at 1 m (Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)), while IP08 handles Specified by manufacturer (Continuous Immersion (manufacturer-specified)). IP08 provides 1 level more liquid protection.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP57 offers higher overall protection than IP08. Choose IP57 for harsher environments; IP08 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.