IP61 means the enclosure has solid-protection level 6 (Dust-Tight) and liquid-protection level 1 (Vertically Dripping Water). No ingress of dust whatsoever. Protection against vertically falling drops of water. Dripping water shall have no harmful effects.

Can IP61 be used outdoors?

No. IP61 only provides vertically dripping water — it is not suitable for outdoor rain or spray exposure. Use it indoors or in fully enclosed dry locations.

Yes. The first digit 6 means no ingress of dust whatsoever — verified in a dust chamber under reduced internal pressure for 8 hours per IEC 60529.

IP61

Last updated: Aug 9, 2026

IP61 is an ingress protection code that ensures dust-tight (no ingress of dust) 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 6 with second-digit (liquid) level 1.

Solid 6

Dust-Tight

Liquid 1

Vertically Dripping Water

What IP61 means

The IP code IP61 is part of the IEC 60529 standard for ingress protection. The first characteristic numeral, 6, indicates the level of protection against solid objects and access to hazardous parts. The second numeral, 1, indicates the level of protection against the ingress of water. Together, these digits describe exactly what an enclosure rated IP61 can withstand.

For solid protection, the digit 6 means the enclosure is dust-tight. Protected against access to hazardous parts with a wire. No ingress of dust whatsoever. The test method is dust chamber (talcum powder) for 8 hours (2 hours if equipment is in operation) with enclosure under reduced internal pressure; no dust ingress permitted.

For liquid protection, the digit 1 means the enclosure resists vertically dripping water. Protection against vertically falling drops of water. Dripping water shall have no harmful effects. The test procedure is drip box producing 1 mm/min rainfall; enclosure tested for 10 minutes in normal operating position.

IP61 vs IP62: the higher rating adds dripping water at 15° tilt. When specifying IP61 for a project, confirm the rating certificate from the manufacturer and consider that seals degrade over time with temperature cycling, UV exposure, and chemical contact.

Full specification table

Parameter	Solid digit (6)	Liquid digit (1)
Protection level	Dust-Tight	Vertically Dripping Water
Description	Protected against access to hazardous parts with a wire. No ingress of dust whatsoever.	Protection against vertically falling drops of water. Dripping water shall have no harmful effects.
Test method	Dust chamber (talcum powder) for 8 hours (2 hours if equipment is in operation) with enclosure under reduced internal pressure; no dust ingress permitted.	Drip box producing 1 mm/min rainfall; enclosure tested for 10 minutes in normal operating position.
Object size / water pressure	No dust ingress	0.1 mm/min drip rate
Test distance	Per standard	200 mm above
Test duration	Per standard	10 minutes

Typical applications

Indoor electronic enclosures

Climate-controlled equipment housings

Indoor electrical panels

Indoor instruments

NEMA equivalent

No direct NEMA equivalent — NEMA 250 does not map this combination.

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IP00vsIP61

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IP61

What IP61 means

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IP61

What IP61 means

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Frequently asked questions about IP61

What IP61 means

Full specification table

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Frequently asked questions about IP61

What does IP61 mean?

Can IP61 be used outdoors?

Is IP61 dust-tight?

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Can IP61 be used outdoors?

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