IP60 vs IPX5
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP60 and IPX5 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in solid-object protection (level 6 vs 0) and liquid protection (level 0 vs 5). IP60 is rated for dust-tight and no protection, while IPX5 provides no protection 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.
IPX5 resists low-pressure water jets (6.3 mm nozzle, 30 kPa) with solid protection not specified. Used where water-jet resistance matters more than dust sealing.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP60
6 — Dust-Tight
IPX5
0 — No Protection
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP60
0 — No Protection
IPX5
5 — Water Jets (6.3 mm nozzle)
Dust-tight
IP60
Yes
IPX5
No
Water-jet resistant
IP60
No
IPX5
Yes
Submersible
IP60
No
IPX5
No
Outdoor suitable
IP60
No
IPX5
Yes
The exact difference (IP60 vs IPX5)
Solid protection
IP60
Level 6 — Dust-Tight
IPX5
Level 0 — No Protection
IP60 provides "Dust-Tight" (level 6), while IPX5 provides "No Protection" (level 0). IP60 is 6 levels higher.
Liquid protection
IP60
Level 0 — No Protection
IPX5
Level 5 — Water Jets (6.3 mm nozzle)
IP60 provides "No Protection" (level 0), while IPX5 provides "Water Jets (6.3 mm nozzle)" (level 5). IPX5 is 5 levels higher.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP60 offers higher overall protection than IPX5. Choose IP60 for harsher environments; IPX5 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.