IP60 vs IP67
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP60 and IP67 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in liquid protection (level 0 vs 7). IP60 is rated for dust-tight and no protection, while IP67 provides dust-tight and temporary immersion (up to 1 m).
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.
IP67 is dust-tight and withstands temporary immersion in water up to 1 meter for 30 minutes. The go-to rating for outdoor and rugged devices that may be briefly submerged.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP60
6 — Dust-Tight
IP67
6 — Dust-Tight
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP60
0 — No Protection
IP67
7 — Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)
Dust-tight
IP60
Yes
IP67
Yes
Water-jet resistant
IP60
No
IP67
Yes
Submersible
IP60
No
IP67
Yes
Outdoor suitable
IP60
No
IP67
Yes
The exact difference (IP60 vs IP67)
Solid protection
IP60
Level 6 — Dust-Tight
IP67
Level 6 — Dust-Tight
Both IP60 and IP67 share the same solid protection: Dust-Tight.
Liquid protection
IP60
Level 0 — No Protection
IP67
Level 7 — Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)
IP60 provides "No Protection" (level 0), while IP67 provides "Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)" (level 7). IP67 is 7 levels higher.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP67 offers higher overall protection than IP60. Choose IP67 for harsher environments; IP60 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.