IP67 vs IP49K
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP67 and IP49K are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in solid-object protection (level 6 vs 4) and liquid protection (level 7 vs 9K). IP67 is rated for dust-tight and temporary immersion (up to 1 m), while IP49K provides > 1 mm — small wires 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.
Built to withstand protection against solid objects larger than 1.0 mm and resistance to high-pressure (8–10 MPa), high-temperature (80 °C) water jets. Classified as IEC 60529 ingress protection code IP49K, it pairs solid level 4 with liquid level 9K.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP67
6 — Dust-Tight
IP49K
4 — > 1 mm — Small Wires
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP67
7 — Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)
IP49K
9 — High-Pressure, High-Temp Water Jets
Dust-tight
IP67
Yes
IP49K
No
Water-jet resistant
IP67
Yes
IP49K
Yes
Submersible
IP67
Yes
IP49K
Yes
Outdoor suitable
IP67
Yes
IP49K
Yes
The exact difference (IP67 vs IP49K)
Solid protection
IP67
Level 6 — Dust-Tight
IP49K
Level 4 — > 1 mm — Small Wires
IP67 provides "Dust-Tight" (level 6), while IP49K provides "> 1 mm — Small Wires" (level 4). IP67 is 2 levels higher.
Liquid protection
IP67
Level 7 — Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)
IP49K
Level 9 — High-Pressure, High-Temp Water Jets
IP67 handles Hydrostatic ~10 kPa at 1 m (Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)), while IP49K handles 8–10 MPa (High-Pressure, High-Temp Water Jets). IP49K provides 2 levels more liquid protection.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP67 and IP49K offer comparable overall protection; choose based on the specific protection dimension (dust vs. water) that matters most for your application.