IP61 vs IP62
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP61 and IP62 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in liquid protection (level 1 vs 2). IP61 is rated for dust-tight and vertically dripping water, while IP62 provides dust-tight and dripping water at 15° tilt.
IP61 is an ingress protection code that ensures dust-tight (no ingress of dust) and protection against vertically falling drops of water. Dripping water shall have no harmful effects.. It is an IEC 60529 ingress protection code combining first-digit (solid) level 6 with second-digit (liquid) level 1.
Built to withstand dust-tight (no ingress of dust) and protection against vertically falling drops of water when the enclosure is tilted up to 15° from its normal position.. Classified as IEC 60529 ingress protection code IP62, it pairs solid level 6 with liquid level 2.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP61
6 — Dust-Tight
IP62
6 — Dust-Tight
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP61
1 — Vertically Dripping Water
IP62
2 — Dripping Water at 15° Tilt
Dust-tight
IP61
Yes
IP62
Yes
Water-jet resistant
IP61
No
IP62
No
Submersible
IP61
No
IP62
No
Outdoor suitable
IP61
No
IP62
No
The exact difference (IP61 vs IP62)
Solid protection
IP61
Level 6 — Dust-Tight
IP62
Level 6 — Dust-Tight
Both IP61 and IP62 share the same solid protection: Dust-Tight.
Liquid protection
IP61
Level 1 — Vertically Dripping Water
IP62
Level 2 — Dripping Water at 15° Tilt
IP61 handles 0.1 mm/min drip rate (Vertically Dripping Water), while IP62 handles 0.3 mm/min drip rate (Dripping Water at 15° Tilt). IP62 provides 1 level more liquid protection.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP62 offers higher overall protection than IP61. Choose IP62 for harsher environments; IP61 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.