IP57 vs IP53
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP57 and IP53 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in liquid protection (level 7 vs 3). IP57 is rated for dust-protected and temporary immersion (up to 1 m), while IP53 provides dust-protected and spraying water (up to 60°).
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 dust-protected (limited ingress, no harmful deposit) and protection against spraying water. Water sprayed at an angle up to 60° on either side of the vertical shall have no harmful effects.. Classified as IEC 60529 ingress protection code IP53, it pairs solid level 5 with liquid level 3.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP57
5 — Dust-Protected
IP53
5 — Dust-Protected
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP57
7 — Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)
IP53
3 — Spraying Water (up to 60°)
Dust-tight
IP57
Limited
IP53
Limited
Water-jet resistant
IP57
Yes
IP53
No
Submersible
IP57
Yes
IP53
No
Outdoor suitable
IP57
Yes
IP53
No
The exact difference (IP57 vs IP53)
Solid protection
IP57
Level 5 — Dust-Protected
IP53
Level 5 — Dust-Protected
Both IP57 and IP53 share the same solid protection: Dust-Protected.
Liquid protection
IP57
Level 7 — Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)
IP53
Level 3 — Spraying Water (up to 60°)
IP57 handles Hydrostatic ~10 kPa at 1 m (Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)), while IP53 handles 80 kPa (tube) / 50 kPa (nozzle) (Spraying Water (up to 60°)). IP57 provides 4 levels more liquid protection.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP57 offers higher overall protection than IP53. Choose IP57 for harsher environments; IP53 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.