IP Code Decoder: what IP65, IP67, IP68 and IP69K mean
Decode an IP rating such as IP67 or IP6K9K into what it protects against — solids and water.
Common ratings
An IP rating describes the enclosure or mated connector under test conditions. Unmated connectors, cable entries and the conditions behind IP68 are defined by the manufacturer — check the datasheet.
IK impact protection (IEC 62262)
IK describes the impact energy an enclosure withstands (IEC 62262 / EN 50102), not water or dust.
Frequently asked questions
What does IP67 mean?
In IEC 60529 the first digit (6) means the enclosure is dust-tight and the second digit (7) means it withstands temporary immersion in water. The test conditions for immersion are defined in the standard, so IP67 says nothing about continuous submersion.
What is the difference between IP67 and IP68?
IP68 covers continuous immersion under conditions that the manufacturer and user agree on, and these must be at least as severe as for IP67. The depth and duration are therefore not fixed by the code itself: always read the conditions stated in the manufacturer’s datasheet.
What is IP69K?
IP69K (written IP6K9K in ISO 20653) is the road-vehicle rating for dust-tightness plus protection against high-pressure, high-temperature water jets, as used in steam cleaning. It comes from ISO 20653, not from the IEC 60529 digit scheme.
For preliminary assessment only — the final decision must follow the manufacturer’s datasheet and the applicable NEC / IEC / UL standards. Results are calculated from the standard formulas stated on this page and are for design estimates only. They are not a rating of any specific part — always confirm current, voltage, temperature and environment limits against the manufacturer’s datasheet for the part you intend to use.
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