IP64 vs IP34
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP64 and IP34 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in solid-object protection (level 6 vs 3). IP64 is rated for dust-tight and splashing water (all directions), while IP34 provides > 2.5 mm — tool / wire and splashing water (all directions).
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).
IP34 is an ingress protection code that ensures protection against solid objects larger than 2.5 mm and protection against splashing water. Water splashed against the enclosure from any direction shall have no harmful effects.. It is an IEC 60529 ingress protection code combining first-digit (solid) level 3 with second-digit (liquid) level 4.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP64
6 — Dust-Tight
IP34
3 — > 2.5 mm — Tool / Wire
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP64
4 — Splashing Water (all directions)
IP34
4 — Splashing Water (all directions)
Dust-tight
IP64
Yes
IP34
No
Water-jet resistant
IP64
No
IP34
No
Submersible
IP64
No
IP34
No
Outdoor suitable
IP64
Yes
IP34
Yes
The exact difference (IP64 vs IP34)
Solid protection
IP64
Level 6 — Dust-Tight
IP34
Level 3 — > 2.5 mm — Tool / Wire
IP64 provides "Dust-Tight" (level 6), while IP34 provides "> 2.5 mm — Tool / Wire" (level 3). IP64 is 3 levels higher.
Liquid protection
IP64
Level 4 — Splashing Water (all directions)
IP34
Level 4 — Splashing Water (all directions)
Both IP64 and IP34 share the same liquid protection: Splashing Water (all directions).
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP64 offers higher overall protection than IP34. Choose IP64 for harsher environments; IP34 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.