IP5X vs IP60
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP5X and IP60 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in solid-object protection (level 5 vs 6). IP5X is rated for dust-protected and no protection, while IP60 provides dust-tight and no protection.
IP5X is dust-protected (limited ingress, no harmful deposit) with water protection not specified. Used where dust limitation matters but the equipment is kept dry.
IP60 is dust-tight with no water protection. Used for indoor equipment in very dusty environments that stays completely dry — dust exclusion without any moisture tolerance.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP5X
5 — Dust-Protected
IP60
6 — Dust-Tight
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP5X
0 — No Protection
IP60
0 — No Protection
Dust-tight
IP5X
Limited
IP60
Yes
Water-jet resistant
IP5X
No
IP60
No
Submersible
IP5X
No
IP60
No
Outdoor suitable
IP5X
No
IP60
No
The exact difference (IP5X vs IP60)
Solid protection
IP5X
Level 5 — Dust-Protected
IP60
Level 6 — Dust-Tight
IP5X provides "Dust-Protected" (level 5), while IP60 provides "Dust-Tight" (level 6). IP60 is 1 level higher.
Liquid protection
IP5X
Level 0 — No Protection
IP60
Level 0 — No Protection
Both IP5X and IP60 share the same liquid protection: No Protection.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP60 offers higher overall protection than IP5X. Choose IP60 for harsher environments; IP5X may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.