IP67 vs IP19K
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP67 and IP19K are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in solid-object protection (level 6 vs 1) and liquid protection (level 7 vs 9K). IP67 is rated for dust-tight and temporary immersion (up to 1 m), while IP19K provides > 50 mm — back of hand and high-pressure, high-temp water jets.
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, IP19K specifies protection against solid objects larger than 50 mm and resistance to high-pressure (8–10 MPa), high-temperature (80 °C) water jets. It is an IEC 60529 ingress protection code combining first-digit (solid) level 1 with second-digit (liquid) level 9K.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP67
6 — Dust-Tight
IP19K
1 — > 50 mm — Back of Hand
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP67
7 — Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)
IP19K
9 — High-Pressure, High-Temp Water Jets
Dust-tight
IP67
Yes
IP19K
No
Water-jet resistant
IP67
Yes
IP19K
Yes
Submersible
IP67
Yes
IP19K
Yes
Outdoor suitable
IP67
Yes
IP19K
Yes
The exact difference (IP67 vs IP19K)
Solid protection
IP67
Level 6 — Dust-Tight
IP19K
Level 1 — > 50 mm — Back of Hand
IP67 provides "Dust-Tight" (level 6), while IP19K provides "> 50 mm — Back of Hand" (level 1). IP67 is 5 levels higher.
Liquid protection
IP67
Level 7 — Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)
IP19K
Level 9 — High-Pressure, High-Temp Water Jets
IP67 handles Hydrostatic ~10 kPa at 1 m (Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)), while IP19K handles 8–10 MPa (High-Pressure, High-Temp Water Jets). IP19K provides 2 levels more liquid protection.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP67 offers higher overall protection than IP19K. Choose IP67 for harsher environments; IP19K may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.