IP60 vs IP10
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP60 and IP10 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in solid-object protection (level 6 vs 1). IP60 is rated for dust-tight and no protection, while IP10 provides > 50 mm — back of hand and no protection.
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.
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)
IP60
6 — Dust-Tight
IP10
1 — > 50 mm — Back of Hand
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP60
0 — No Protection
IP10
0 — No Protection
Dust-tight
IP60
Yes
IP10
No
Water-jet resistant
IP60
No
IP10
No
Submersible
IP60
No
IP10
No
Outdoor suitable
IP60
No
IP10
No
The exact difference (IP60 vs IP10)
Solid protection
IP60
Level 6 — Dust-Tight
IP10
Level 1 — > 50 mm — Back of Hand
IP60 provides "Dust-Tight" (level 6), while IP10 provides "> 50 mm — Back of Hand" (level 1). IP60 is 5 levels higher.
Liquid protection
IP60
Level 0 — No Protection
IP10
Level 0 — No Protection
Both IP60 and IP10 share the same liquid protection: No Protection.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP60 offers higher overall protection than IP10. Choose IP60 for harsher environments; IP10 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.