IP67 vs IP10
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP67 and IP10 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in solid-object protection (level 6 vs 1) and liquid protection (level 7 vs 0). IP67 is rated for dust-tight and temporary immersion (up to 1 m), while IP10 provides > 50 mm — back of hand and no protection.
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.
IP10 provides protection against solid objects larger than 50 mm and no protection against water. It is an IEC 60529 ingress protection code combining first-digit (solid) level 1 with second-digit (liquid) level 0.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP67
6 — Dust-Tight
IP10
1 — > 50 mm — Back of Hand
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP67
7 — Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)
IP10
0 — No Protection
Dust-tight
IP67
Yes
IP10
No
Water-jet resistant
IP67
Yes
IP10
No
Submersible
IP67
Yes
IP10
No
Outdoor suitable
IP67
Yes
IP10
No
The exact difference (IP67 vs IP10)
Solid protection
IP67
Level 6 — Dust-Tight
IP10
Level 1 — > 50 mm — Back of Hand
IP67 provides "Dust-Tight" (level 6), while IP10 provides "> 50 mm — Back of Hand" (level 1). IP67 is 5 levels higher.
Liquid protection
IP67
Level 7 — Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)
IP10
Level 0 — No Protection
IP67 provides "Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)" (level 7), while IP10 provides "No Protection" (level 0). IP67 is 7 levels higher.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP67 offers higher overall protection than IP10. Choose IP67 for harsher environments; IP10 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.