IP64 vs IP62
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP64 and IP62 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in liquid protection (level 4 vs 2). IP64 is rated for dust-tight and splashing water (all directions), while IP62 provides dust-tight and dripping water at 15° tilt.
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 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)
IP64
6 — Dust-Tight
IP62
6 — Dust-Tight
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP64
4 — Splashing Water (all directions)
IP62
2 — Dripping Water at 15° Tilt
Dust-tight
IP64
Yes
IP62
Yes
Water-jet resistant
IP64
No
IP62
No
Submersible
IP64
No
IP62
No
Outdoor suitable
IP64
Yes
IP62
No
The exact difference (IP64 vs IP62)
Solid protection
IP64
Level 6 — Dust-Tight
IP62
Level 6 — Dust-Tight
Both IP64 and IP62 share the same solid protection: Dust-Tight.
Liquid protection
IP64
Level 4 — Splashing Water (all directions)
IP62
Level 2 — Dripping Water at 15° Tilt
IP64 handles 50–100 kPa (Splashing Water (all directions)), while IP62 handles 0.3 mm/min drip rate (Dripping Water at 15° Tilt). IP64 provides 2 levels more liquid protection.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP64 offers higher overall protection than IP62. Choose IP64 for harsher environments; IP62 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.