IP64 vs IP08
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP64 and IP08 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in solid-object protection (level 6 vs 0) and liquid protection (level 4 vs 8). IP64 is rated for dust-tight and splashing water (all directions), while IP08 provides no protection and continuous immersion (manufacturer-specified).
IP64 is dust-tight and resists splashing water from any direction. A solid outdoor-covered rating combining complete dust exclusion with splash tolerance, sitting between IP65 (jets) and IP54 (dust-protected).
Built to withstand no protection against solid objects and protection against the effects of continuous immersion in water under conditions specified by the manufacturer.. Classified as IEC 60529 ingress protection code IP08, it pairs solid level 0 with liquid level 8.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP64
6 — Dust-Tight
IP08
0 — No Protection
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP64
4 — Splashing Water (all directions)
IP08
8 — Continuous Immersion (manufacturer-specified)
Dust-tight
IP64
Yes
IP08
No
Water-jet resistant
IP64
No
IP08
Yes
Submersible
IP64
No
IP08
Yes
Outdoor suitable
IP64
Yes
IP08
Yes
The exact difference (IP64 vs IP08)
Solid protection
IP64
Level 6 — Dust-Tight
IP08
Level 0 — No Protection
IP64 provides "Dust-Tight" (level 6), while IP08 provides "No Protection" (level 0). IP64 is 6 levels higher.
Liquid protection
IP64
Level 4 — Splashing Water (all directions)
IP08
Level 8 — Continuous Immersion (manufacturer-specified)
IP64 handles 50–100 kPa (Splashing Water (all directions)), while IP08 handles Specified by manufacturer (Continuous Immersion (manufacturer-specified)). IP08 provides 4 levels more liquid protection.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP64 offers higher overall protection than IP08. Choose IP64 for harsher environments; IP08 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.