IP60 vs IP11
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP60 and IP11 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in solid-object protection (level 6 vs 1) and liquid protection (level 0 vs 1). IP60 is rated for dust-tight and no protection, while IP11 provides > 50 mm — back of hand and vertically dripping water.
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.
Engineered to deliver protection against solid objects larger than 50 mm and protection against vertically falling drops of water. Dripping water shall have no harmful effects.. Classified as IEC 60529 ingress protection code IP11, it pairs solid level 1 with liquid level 1.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP60
6 — Dust-Tight
IP11
1 — > 50 mm — Back of Hand
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP60
0 — No Protection
IP11
1 — Vertically Dripping Water
Dust-tight
IP60
Yes
IP11
No
Water-jet resistant
IP60
No
IP11
No
Submersible
IP60
No
IP11
No
Outdoor suitable
IP60
No
IP11
No
The exact difference (IP60 vs IP11)
Solid protection
IP60
Level 6 — Dust-Tight
IP11
Level 1 — > 50 mm — Back of Hand
IP60 provides "Dust-Tight" (level 6), while IP11 provides "> 50 mm — Back of Hand" (level 1). IP60 is 5 levels higher.
Liquid protection
IP60
Level 0 — No Protection
IP11
Level 1 — Vertically Dripping Water
IP60 provides "No Protection" (level 0), while IP11 provides "Vertically Dripping Water" (level 1). IP11 is 1 level higher.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP60 offers higher overall protection than IP11. Choose IP60 for harsher environments; IP11 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.