IP57 vs IP10
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP57 and IP10 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in solid-object protection (level 5 vs 1) and liquid protection (level 7 vs 0). IP57 is rated for dust-protected and temporary immersion (up to 1 m), while IP10 provides > 50 mm — back of hand and no protection.
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.
IP10 provides protection against solid objects larger than 50 mm and no protection against water. It is an IEC 60529 ingress protection code combining first-digit (solid) level 1 with second-digit (liquid) level 0.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP57
5 — Dust-Protected
IP10
1 — > 50 mm — Back of Hand
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP57
7 — Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)
IP10
0 — No Protection
Dust-tight
IP57
Limited
IP10
No
Water-jet resistant
IP57
Yes
IP10
No
Submersible
IP57
Yes
IP10
No
Outdoor suitable
IP57
Yes
IP10
No
The exact difference (IP57 vs IP10)
Solid protection
IP57
Level 5 — Dust-Protected
IP10
Level 1 — > 50 mm — Back of Hand
IP57 provides "Dust-Protected" (level 5), while IP10 provides "> 50 mm — Back of Hand" (level 1). IP57 is 4 levels higher.
Liquid protection
IP57
Level 7 — Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)
IP10
Level 0 — No Protection
IP57 provides "Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)" (level 7), while IP10 provides "No Protection" (level 0). IP57 is 7 levels higher.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP57 offers higher overall protection than IP10. Choose IP57 for harsher environments; IP10 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.