IP62 vs IP67
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP62 and IP67 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in liquid protection (level 2 vs 7). IP62 is rated for dust-tight and dripping water at 15° tilt, while IP67 provides dust-tight and temporary immersion (up to 1 m).
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.
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)
IP62
6 — Dust-Tight
IP67
6 — Dust-Tight
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP62
2 — Dripping Water at 15° Tilt
IP67
7 — Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)
Dust-tight
IP62
Yes
IP67
Yes
Water-jet resistant
IP62
No
IP67
Yes
Submersible
IP62
No
IP67
Yes
Outdoor suitable
IP62
No
IP67
Yes
The exact difference (IP62 vs IP67)
Solid protection
IP62
Level 6 — Dust-Tight
IP67
Level 6 — Dust-Tight
Both IP62 and IP67 share the same solid protection: Dust-Tight.
Liquid protection
IP62
Level 2 — Dripping Water at 15° Tilt
IP67
Level 7 — Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)
IP62 handles 0.3 mm/min drip rate (Dripping Water at 15° Tilt), while IP67 handles Hydrostatic ~10 kPa at 1 m (Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)). IP67 provides 5 levels more liquid protection.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP67 offers higher overall protection than IP62. Choose IP67 for harsher environments; IP62 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.