IP60 vs IP28
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP60 and IP28 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in solid-object protection (level 6 vs 2) and liquid protection (level 0 vs 8). IP60 is rated for dust-tight and no protection, while IP28 provides > 12.5 mm — finger and continuous immersion (manufacturer-specified).
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.
Specified under IEC 60529, IP28 denotes protection against solid objects larger than 12.5 mm and protection against the effects of continuous immersion in water under conditions specified by the manufacturer.. It is an IEC 60529 ingress protection code combining first-digit (solid) level 2 with second-digit (liquid) level 8.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP60
6 — Dust-Tight
IP28
2 — > 12.5 mm — Finger
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP60
0 — No Protection
IP28
8 — Continuous Immersion (manufacturer-specified)
Dust-tight
IP60
Yes
IP28
No
Water-jet resistant
IP60
No
IP28
Yes
Submersible
IP60
No
IP28
Yes
Outdoor suitable
IP60
No
IP28
Yes
The exact difference (IP60 vs IP28)
Solid protection
IP60
Level 6 — Dust-Tight
IP28
Level 2 — > 12.5 mm — Finger
IP60 provides "Dust-Tight" (level 6), while IP28 provides "> 12.5 mm — Finger" (level 2). IP60 is 4 levels higher.
Liquid protection
IP60
Level 0 — No Protection
IP28
Level 8 — Continuous Immersion (manufacturer-specified)
IP60 provides "No Protection" (level 0), while IP28 provides "Continuous Immersion (manufacturer-specified)" (level 8). IP28 is 8 levels higher.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP28 offers higher overall protection than IP60. Choose IP28 for harsher environments; IP60 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.