IP62 vs IPX7
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP62 and IPX7 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in solid-object protection (level 6 vs 0) and liquid protection (level 2 vs 7). IP62 is rated for dust-tight and dripping water at 15° tilt, while IPX7 provides no protection 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.
IPX7 resists temporary immersion up to 1 meter for 30 minutes, with solid protection not specified. Common for portable electronics that may be dropped in water.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP62
6 — Dust-Tight
IPX7
0 — No Protection
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP62
2 — Dripping Water at 15° Tilt
IPX7
7 — Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)
Dust-tight
IP62
Yes
IPX7
No
Water-jet resistant
IP62
No
IPX7
Yes
Submersible
IP62
No
IPX7
Yes
Outdoor suitable
IP62
No
IPX7
Yes
The exact difference (IP62 vs IPX7)
Solid protection
IP62
Level 6 — Dust-Tight
IPX7
Level 0 — No Protection
IP62 provides "Dust-Tight" (level 6), while IPX7 provides "No Protection" (level 0). IP62 is 6 levels higher.
Liquid protection
IP62
Level 2 — Dripping Water at 15° Tilt
IPX7
Level 7 — Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)
IP62 handles 0.3 mm/min drip rate (Dripping Water at 15° Tilt), while IPX7 handles Hydrostatic ~10 kPa at 1 m (Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)). IPX7 provides 5 levels more liquid protection.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP62 offers higher overall protection than IPX7. Choose IP62 for harsher environments; IPX7 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.