IP67 vs IP6X
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP67 and IP6X are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in liquid protection (level 7 vs 0). IP67 is rated for dust-tight and temporary immersion (up to 1 m), while IP6X provides dust-tight 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.
IP6X is fully dust-tight—no ingress of dust whatsoever—with water protection not specified. The highest solid-protection rating, used where complete dust exclusion is critical.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP67
6 — Dust-Tight
IP6X
6 — Dust-Tight
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP67
7 — Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)
IP6X
0 — No Protection
Dust-tight
IP67
Yes
IP6X
Yes
Water-jet resistant
IP67
Yes
IP6X
No
Submersible
IP67
Yes
IP6X
No
Outdoor suitable
IP67
Yes
IP6X
No
The exact difference (IP67 vs IP6X)
Solid protection
IP67
Level 6 — Dust-Tight
IP6X
Level 6 — Dust-Tight
Both IP67 and IP6X share the same solid protection: Dust-Tight.
Liquid protection
IP67
Level 7 — Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)
IP6X
Level 0 — No Protection
IP67 provides "Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)" (level 7), while IP6X provides "No Protection" (level 0). IP67 is 7 levels higher.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP67 offers higher overall protection than IP6X. Choose IP67 for harsher environments; IP6X may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.