IP67 vs IP05
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP67 and IP05 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in solid-object protection (level 6 vs 0) and liquid protection (level 7 vs 5). IP67 is rated for dust-tight and temporary immersion (up to 1 m), while IP05 provides no protection and water jets (6.3 mm nozzle).
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.
Under IEC 60529, IP05 specifies no protection against solid objects and protection against water jets. Water projected by a 6.3 mm nozzle against the enclosure from any direction shall have no harmful effects.. It is an IEC 60529 ingress protection code combining first-digit (solid) level 0 with second-digit (liquid) level 5.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP67
6 — Dust-Tight
IP05
0 — No Protection
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP67
7 — Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)
IP05
5 — Water Jets (6.3 mm nozzle)
Dust-tight
IP67
Yes
IP05
No
Water-jet resistant
IP67
Yes
IP05
Yes
Submersible
IP67
Yes
IP05
No
Outdoor suitable
IP67
Yes
IP05
Yes
The exact difference (IP67 vs IP05)
Solid protection
IP67
Level 6 — Dust-Tight
IP05
Level 0 — No Protection
IP67 provides "Dust-Tight" (level 6), while IP05 provides "No Protection" (level 0). IP67 is 6 levels higher.
Liquid protection
IP67
Level 7 — Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)
IP05
Level 5 — Water Jets (6.3 mm nozzle)
IP67 handles Hydrostatic ~10 kPa at 1 m (Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)), while IP05 handles 30 kPa (Water Jets (6.3 mm nozzle)). IP67 provides 2 levels more liquid protection.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP67 offers higher overall protection than IP05. Choose IP67 for harsher environments; IP05 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.