IP58 vs IP67
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP58 and IP67 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in solid-object protection (level 5 vs 6) and liquid protection (level 8 vs 7). IP58 is rated for dust-protected and continuous immersion (manufacturer-specified), while IP67 provides dust-tight and temporary immersion (up to 1 m).
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.
IP67 is dust-tight and withstands temporary immersion in water up to 1 meter for 30 minutes. The go-to rating for outdoor and rugged devices that may be briefly submerged.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP58
5 — Dust-Protected
IP67
6 — Dust-Tight
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP58
8 — Continuous Immersion (manufacturer-specified)
IP67
7 — Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)
Dust-tight
IP58
Limited
IP67
Yes
Water-jet resistant
IP58
Yes
IP67
Yes
Submersible
IP58
Yes
IP67
Yes
Outdoor suitable
IP58
Yes
IP67
Yes
The exact difference (IP58 vs IP67)
Solid protection
IP58
Level 5 — Dust-Protected
IP67
Level 6 — Dust-Tight
IP58 provides "Dust-Protected" (level 5), while IP67 provides "Dust-Tight" (level 6). IP67 is 1 level higher.
Liquid protection
IP58
Level 8 — Continuous Immersion (manufacturer-specified)
IP67
Level 7 — Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)
IP58 handles Specified by manufacturer (Continuous Immersion (manufacturer-specified)), while IP67 handles Hydrostatic ~10 kPa at 1 m (Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)). IP58 provides 1 level more liquid protection.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP58 and IP67 offer comparable overall protection; choose based on the specific protection dimension (dust vs. water) that matters most for your application.