IP60 vs IP25
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP60 and IP25 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in solid-object protection (level 6 vs 2) and liquid protection (level 0 vs 5). IP60 is rated for dust-tight and no protection, while IP25 provides > 12.5 mm — finger and water jets (6.3 mm nozzle).
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.
IP25 is an ingress protection code that ensures protection against solid objects larger than 12.5 mm and protection against water jets. Water projected by a 6.3 mm nozzle against the enclosure from any direction shall have no harmful effects.. It is an IEC 60529 ingress protection code combining first-digit (solid) level 2 with second-digit (liquid) level 5.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP60
6 — Dust-Tight
IP25
2 — > 12.5 mm — Finger
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP60
0 — No Protection
IP25
5 — Water Jets (6.3 mm nozzle)
Dust-tight
IP60
Yes
IP25
No
Water-jet resistant
IP60
No
IP25
Yes
Submersible
IP60
No
IP25
No
Outdoor suitable
IP60
No
IP25
Yes
The exact difference (IP60 vs IP25)
Solid protection
IP60
Level 6 — Dust-Tight
IP25
Level 2 — > 12.5 mm — Finger
IP60 provides "Dust-Tight" (level 6), while IP25 provides "> 12.5 mm — Finger" (level 2). IP60 is 4 levels higher.
Liquid protection
IP60
Level 0 — No Protection
IP25
Level 5 — Water Jets (6.3 mm nozzle)
IP60 provides "No Protection" (level 0), while IP25 provides "Water Jets (6.3 mm nozzle)" (level 5). IP25 is 5 levels higher.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP25 offers higher overall protection than IP60. Choose IP25 for harsher environments; IP60 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.