IP67 vs IP02
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP67 and IP02 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in solid-object protection (level 6 vs 0) and liquid protection (level 7 vs 2). IP67 is rated for dust-tight and temporary immersion (up to 1 m), while IP02 provides no protection and dripping water at 15° tilt.
IP67 is dust-tight and withstands temporary immersion in water up to 1 meter for 30 minutes. The go-to rating for outdoor and rugged devices that may be briefly submerged.
Engineered to deliver no protection against solid objects 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 IP02, it pairs solid level 0 with liquid level 2.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP67
6 — Dust-Tight
IP02
0 — No Protection
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP67
7 — Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)
IP02
2 — Dripping Water at 15° Tilt
Dust-tight
IP67
Yes
IP02
No
Water-jet resistant
IP67
Yes
IP02
No
Submersible
IP67
Yes
IP02
No
Outdoor suitable
IP67
Yes
IP02
No
The exact difference (IP67 vs IP02)
Solid protection
IP67
Level 6 — Dust-Tight
IP02
Level 0 — No Protection
IP67 provides "Dust-Tight" (level 6), while IP02 provides "No Protection" (level 0). IP67 is 6 levels higher.
Liquid protection
IP67
Level 7 — Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)
IP02
Level 2 — Dripping Water at 15° Tilt
IP67 handles Hydrostatic ~10 kPa at 1 m (Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)), while IP02 handles 0.3 mm/min drip rate (Dripping Water at 15° Tilt). IP67 provides 5 levels more liquid protection.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP67 offers higher overall protection than IP02. Choose IP67 for harsher environments; IP02 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.