IP58 vs IPX6
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP58 and IPX6 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in solid-object protection (level 5 vs 0) and liquid protection (level 8 vs 6). IP58 is rated for dust-protected and continuous immersion (manufacturer-specified), while IPX6 provides no protection and powerful water jets (12.5 mm nozzle).
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.
IPX6 resists powerful water jets (12.5 mm nozzle, 100 kPa) with solid protection not specified. Suitable for heavy-rain or hose-exposed equipment where dust sealing is not required.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP58
5 — Dust-Protected
IPX6
0 — No Protection
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP58
8 — Continuous Immersion (manufacturer-specified)
IPX6
6 — Powerful Water Jets (12.5 mm nozzle)
Dust-tight
IP58
Limited
IPX6
No
Water-jet resistant
IP58
Yes
IPX6
Yes
Submersible
IP58
Yes
IPX6
No
Outdoor suitable
IP58
Yes
IPX6
Yes
The exact difference (IP58 vs IPX6)
Solid protection
IP58
Level 5 — Dust-Protected
IPX6
Level 0 — No Protection
IP58 provides "Dust-Protected" (level 5), while IPX6 provides "No Protection" (level 0). IP58 is 5 levels higher.
Liquid protection
IP58
Level 8 — Continuous Immersion (manufacturer-specified)
IPX6
Level 6 — Powerful Water Jets (12.5 mm nozzle)
IP58 handles Specified by manufacturer (Continuous Immersion (manufacturer-specified)), while IPX6 handles 100 kPa (Powerful Water Jets (12.5 mm nozzle)). IP58 provides 2 levels more liquid protection.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP58 offers higher overall protection than IPX6. Choose IP58 for harsher environments; IPX6 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.