IP58 vs IP10
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP58 and IP10 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in solid-object protection (level 5 vs 1) and liquid protection (level 8 vs 0). IP58 is rated for dust-protected and continuous immersion (manufacturer-specified), while IP10 provides > 50 mm — back of hand and no protection.
IP58 is dust-protected and rated for continuous immersion in water under manufacturer-specified conditions. A niche rating for equipment that must operate submerged while allowing limited dust ingress.
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)
IP58
5 — Dust-Protected
IP10
1 — > 50 mm — Back of Hand
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP58
8 — Continuous Immersion (manufacturer-specified)
IP10
0 — No Protection
Dust-tight
IP58
Limited
IP10
No
Water-jet resistant
IP58
Yes
IP10
No
Submersible
IP58
Yes
IP10
No
Outdoor suitable
IP58
Yes
IP10
No
The exact difference (IP58 vs IP10)
Solid protection
IP58
Level 5 — Dust-Protected
IP10
Level 1 — > 50 mm — Back of Hand
IP58 provides "Dust-Protected" (level 5), while IP10 provides "> 50 mm — Back of Hand" (level 1). IP58 is 4 levels higher.
Liquid protection
IP58
Level 8 — Continuous Immersion (manufacturer-specified)
IP10
Level 0 — No Protection
IP58 provides "Continuous Immersion (manufacturer-specified)" (level 8), while IP10 provides "No Protection" (level 0). IP58 is 8 levels higher.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP58 offers higher overall protection than IP10. Choose IP58 for harsher environments; IP10 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.