IP67 vs IP69K
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP67 and IP69K are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in liquid protection (level 7 vs 9K). IP67 is rated for dust-tight and temporary immersion (up to 1 m), while IP69K provides dust-tight 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.
IP69K is dust-tight and resists high-pressure (8–10 MPa), high-temperature (80 °C) water jets. The highest IP rating, required for food, beverage, and pharmaceutical washdown environments.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP67
6 — Dust-Tight
IP69K
6 — Dust-Tight
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP67
7 — Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)
IP69K
9 — High-Pressure, High-Temp Water Jets
Dust-tight
IP67
Yes
IP69K
Yes
Water-jet resistant
IP67
Yes
IP69K
Yes
Submersible
IP67
Yes
IP69K
Yes
Outdoor suitable
IP67
Yes
IP69K
Yes
The exact difference (IP67 vs IP69K)
Solid protection
IP67
Level 6 — Dust-Tight
IP69K
Level 6 — Dust-Tight
Both IP67 and IP69K share the same solid protection: Dust-Tight.
Liquid protection
IP67
Level 7 — Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)
IP69K
Level 9 — High-Pressure, High-Temp Water Jets
IP67 handles Hydrostatic ~10 kPa at 1 m (Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)), while IP69K handles 8–10 MPa (High-Pressure, High-Temp Water Jets). IP69K provides 2 levels more liquid protection.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP69K offers higher overall protection than IP67. Choose IP69K for harsher environments; IP67 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.