IP65 vs IP60
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP65 and IP60 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in liquid protection (level 5 vs 0). IP65 is rated for dust-tight and water jets (6.3 mm nozzle), while IP60 provides dust-tight and no protection.
IP65 is dust-tight and resists low-pressure water jets (6.3 mm nozzle, 30 kPa). It is the most common standard for fully exposed outdoor electronics such as lighting, cameras, and EV chargers.
IP60 is dust-tight with no water protection. Used for indoor equipment in very dusty environments that stays completely dry — dust exclusion without any moisture tolerance.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP65
6 — Dust-Tight
IP60
6 — Dust-Tight
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP65
5 — Water Jets (6.3 mm nozzle)
IP60
0 — No Protection
Dust-tight
IP65
Yes
IP60
Yes
Water-jet resistant
IP65
Yes
IP60
No
Submersible
IP65
No
IP60
No
Outdoor suitable
IP65
Yes
IP60
No
The exact difference (IP65 vs IP60)
Solid protection
IP65
Level 6 — Dust-Tight
IP60
Level 6 — Dust-Tight
Both IP65 and IP60 share the same solid protection: Dust-Tight.
Liquid protection
IP65
Level 5 — Water Jets (6.3 mm nozzle)
IP60
Level 0 — No Protection
IP65 provides "Water Jets (6.3 mm nozzle)" (level 5), while IP60 provides "No Protection" (level 0). IP65 is 5 levels higher.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP65 offers higher overall protection than IP60. Choose IP65 for harsher environments; IP60 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.