IP67 vs IP41
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP67 and IP41 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in solid-object protection (level 6 vs 4) and liquid protection (level 7 vs 1). IP67 is rated for dust-tight and temporary immersion (up to 1 m), while IP41 provides > 1 mm — small wires and vertically dripping water.
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, IP41 specifies protection against solid objects larger than 1.0 mm and protection against vertically falling drops of water. Dripping water shall have no harmful effects.. It is an IEC 60529 ingress protection code combining first-digit (solid) level 4 with second-digit (liquid) level 1.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP67
6 — Dust-Tight
IP41
4 — > 1 mm — Small Wires
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP67
7 — Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)
IP41
1 — Vertically Dripping Water
Dust-tight
IP67
Yes
IP41
No
Water-jet resistant
IP67
Yes
IP41
No
Submersible
IP67
Yes
IP41
No
Outdoor suitable
IP67
Yes
IP41
No
The exact difference (IP67 vs IP41)
Solid protection
IP67
Level 6 — Dust-Tight
IP41
Level 4 — > 1 mm — Small Wires
IP67 provides "Dust-Tight" (level 6), while IP41 provides "> 1 mm — Small Wires" (level 4). IP67 is 2 levels higher.
Liquid protection
IP67
Level 7 — Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)
IP41
Level 1 — Vertically Dripping Water
IP67 handles Hydrostatic ~10 kPa at 1 m (Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)), while IP41 handles 0.1 mm/min drip rate (Vertically Dripping Water). IP67 provides 6 levels more liquid protection.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP67 offers higher overall protection than IP41. Choose IP67 for harsher environments; IP41 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.