List Of IEC Standards
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In order to distinguish standards published by the International Electrotechnical Commission numerically from other international standards, their number range was shifted in 1997 by adding 60000. So what used to be called IEC 27 is now officially IEC 60027, and so on. However, the old numbers remain commonly used. [1]

This is an incomplete list of IEC standards that includes many of the more widely known and used ones:

  • IEC 60027 Letter symbols to be used in electrical technology
  • IEC 60034 Rotating electrical machinery
  • IEC 60038 IEC Standard Voltages
  • IEC 60050 International electrotechnical vocabulary
  • IEC 60063 Preferred number series for resistors and capacitors
  • IEC 60086 Primary batteries
    • IEC 60086-3 Watch batteries
  • IEC 60094 Magnetic tape sound recording and reproducing systems
    • IEC 60094-5 Electrical magnetic tape properties
    • IEC 60094-6 Reel-to-reel systems
    • IEC 60094-7 Cassette for commercial tape records and domestic use
  • IEC 60096 Radio-frequency cables
  • IEC 60098 Rumble measurement on Vinyl Disc Turntables
  • IEC 60134 Absolute maximum and design ratings of tube and semiconductor devices
  • IEC 60169 Radio-frequency connectors
    • IEC 60169-2 unmatched coaxial connector (Belling-Lee TV Aerial Plug)
    • IEC 60169-8 BNC connector, 50 ohm
    • IEC 60169-9 SMC connector, 50 ohm
    • IEC 60169-10 SMB connector, 50 ohm
    • IEC 60169-15 N connector, 50 ohm or 75 ohm
    • IEC 60169-16 SMA connector, 50 ohm
    • IEC 60169-16 TNC connector, 50 ohm
    • IEC 60169-24 F connector, 75 ohm
  • IEC 60179 Sound Level Meters
  • IEC 60228 Conductors of insulated cables
  • IEC 60238 Edison screw lampholders
  • IEC 60268 Sound system equipment
    • IEC 60268-1 General
    • IEC 60268-2 Explanation of general terms and calculation methods
    • IEC 60268-3 Amplifiers
    • IEC 60268-4 Microphones
    • IEC 60268-5 Loudspeakers
    • IEC 60268-6 Auxiliary passive elements
    • IEC 60268-7 Headphones and earphones
    • IEC 60268-8 Automatic gain control devices
    • IEC 60268-9 Artificial reverberation, time delay and frequency shift equipment
    • IEC 60268-10 Peak programme level meters
    • IEC 60268-11 Application of connectors for the interconnection of sound system components
    • IEC 60268-12 Application of connectors for broadcast and similar use
    • IEC 60268-13 Listening tests on loudspeakers
    • IEC 60268-14 Circular and elliptical loudspeakers; outer frame diameters and mounting dimensions
    • IEC 60268-16 Objective rating of speech intelligibility by speech transmission index
    • IEC 60268-17 Standard volume indicators
    • IEC 60268-18 Peak programme level meters - Digital audio peak level meter
  • IEC 60297 19-inch rack
  • IEC 60309 Plugs, socket-outlets and couplers for industrial purposes
  • IEC 60317 Specifications for particular types of winding wires
  • IEC 60320 Appliance couplers for household and similar general purposes
  • IEC 60335 Safety of electrical household appliances
  • IEC 60364 Electrical installations of buildings
  • IEC 60386 Wow and Flutter measurement (Audio)


  • IEC 60417 Graphical symbols for use on equipment
  • IEC 60446 Wiring colours
  • IEC 60574 Audio-visual, video and television equipment and systems
  • IEC 60529 Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code)
  • IEC 60601-1 Medical Electrical Equipment Part 1: General Requirements for Safety.
    • IEC 60601-1-1 Medical electrical equipment - Part 1-1: General requirements for safety - Collateral standard: Safety requirements for medical electrical system.
    • IEC 60601-1-2 Medical electrical equipment - Part 1-2 : General requirements for safety - Section 2: Collateral standard: Electromagnetic compatibility - Requirements and tests.
    • IEC 60601-1-4 Medical Electrical Equipment - Part 1-4: General Requirements for Safety - Collateral Standard. Programmable Electrical Medical Systems.
    • IEC 60601-1-8 Medical Electrical Equipment - Part 1-8: General Requirements for Safety - Collateral Standard: General requirements, tests and guidance for alarm systems in medical electrical equipment and medical electrical systems. First edition in August 2003
  • IEC 60603 Connectors for frequencies below 3 MHz for use with printed boards
    • IEC 60603-7 RJ45 connector (8-pin)
  • IEC 60617 Graphical symbols for diagrams
    • IEC 60617-12 Binary logic elements
  • IEC 60651 Sound level meters
  • IEC 60694 High-voltage switchgear. Common specifications
  • IEC 60774 VHS/S-VHS video tape cassette system
  • IEC 60793 Optical fibres
  • IEC 60825 Laser safety
  • IEC 60870 Telecontrol equipment and systems
    • IEC 60870-1 General considerations
    • IEC 60870-2 Operating conditions
    • IEC 60870-3 Interfaces (electrical characteristics)
    • IEC 60870-4 Performance requirements
    • IEC 60870-5 Transmission protocols
    • IEC 60870-6 Telecontrol protocols compatible with ISO and ITU-T recommendations
  • IEC 60874 Connectors for optical fibres
  • IEC 60884 Plugs and socket-outlets for household and similar purposes
Defines general requirements of such plugs and sockets. The many particular forms used in different countries are listed in IEC/TR 60083 (formerly IECEE CEE-7).
  • IEC 60906 IEC system of plugs and socket-outlets for household and similar purposes
    • IEC 60906-1: Plugs and socket-outlets 16 A 250 V AC
      This is the system the IEC recommends as the worldwide standard for countries using 220-240 V AC. Switzerland uses already a very similar plug.
    • IEC 60906-2: Plugs and socket-outlets 15 A 125 V AC
      This is the system used in the United States, Canada, and Japan.
    • IEC 60906-3: SELV plugs and socket-outlets, 16 A 6V, 12 V, 24 V, 48 V, AC and DC
  • IEC 60908 Compact disk digital audio system
  • IEC 60950 Safety of information technology equipment
  • IEC 61000 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
    • IEC 61000-2-1: Guide to electromagnetic environment for low-frequency conducted disturbances and signalling in public power supply systems
    • IEC 61000-2-7: Environment - Low frequency magnetic fields in various environments
    • IEC 61000-2-9: Environment - Description of HEMP environment. Radiated disturbance. Basic EMC publication
    • IEC 61000-2-10: Environment - Description of HEMP environment. Conducted disturbance
    • IEC 61000-3-2: Limits - Limits for harmonic current emissions (equipment input current up to and including 16 A per phase)
    • IEC 61000-3-3: Limits - Limitation of voltage changes, voltage fluctuations and flicker in public low-voltage supply systems, for equipment with rated current 16 A per phase and not subject to conditional connection
    • IEC 61000-3-4: Limits - Limitation of emission of harmonic currents in low-voltage power supply systems for equipment with rated current greater than 16 A
    • IEC 61000-3-8: Limits - Guide to signalling on low-voltage electrical installations. Emission levels, frequency bands and electromagnetic disturbance levels
    • IEC 61000-3-11: Limits - Limitation of voltage changes, voltage fluctuations and flicker in public low-voltage supply systems. Equipment with rated voltage current 75 A and subject to conditional connection
    • IEC 61000-4-1: Testing and measurement techniques - Overview of IEC 61000-4 series
    • IEC 61000-4-2: Testing and measurement techniques - Electrostatic discharge immunity tests. Basic EMC publication
    • IEC 61000-4-3: Testing and measurement techniques - Radiated, radio-frequency, electromagnetic field immunity test
    • IEC 61000-4-4: Testing and measurement techniques - Electrical fast transient/burst immunity test. Basic EMC publication
    • IEC 61000-4-5: Testing and measurement techniques - Surge immunity test
    • IEC 61000-4-6: Testing and measurement techniques - Immunity to conducted disturbances, induced by radio-frequency fields
    • IEC 61000-4-8: Testing and measurement techniques - Power frequency magnetic field immunity test. Basic EMC publication
    • IEC 61000-4-9: Testing and measurement techniques - Pulse magnetic field immunity test. Basic EMC publication
    • IEC 61000-4-10: Testing and measurement techniques - Damped oscillatory magnetic field immunity test. Basic EMC publication
    • IEC 61000-4-12: Testing and measurement techniques - Oscillatory waves immunity test. Basic EMC publication
    • IEC 61000-4-13: Testing and measurement techniques - Harmonics and interharmonics including mains signalling at A.C. power port, low frequency immunity tests
    • IEC 61000-4-14: Testing and measurement techniques - Voltage fluctuation immunity test
    • IEC 61000-4-15: Testing and measurement techniques - Flickermeter. Functional and design specifications. Basic EMC publication
    • IEC 61000-4-16: Testing and measurement techniques - Test for immunity to conducted, common mode disturbances in the frequency range 0 Hz to 150 kHz
    • IEC 61000-4-17: Testing and measurement techniques - Ripple on d.c. input power port immunity test
    • IEC 61000-4-23: Testing and measurement techniques - Test methods for protective devices for HEMP and other radiated disturbances
    • IEC 61000-4-24: Testing and measurement techniques - Test methods for protective devices for HEMP conducted disturbance. Basic EMC publication
    • IEC 61000-4-25: Testing and measurement techniques - HEMP immunity test methods for equipment and systems
    • IEC 61000-4-27: Testing and measurement techniques - Unbalance, immunity test
    • IEC 61000-4-28: Testing and measurement techniques - Variation of power frequency, immunity test
    • IEC 61000-4-29: Testing and measurement techniques - Testing and measurement techniques. Voltage dips, short interruptions and voltage variations on d.c. input power port immunity tests
    • IEC 61000-5-1: Installation and mitigation guidelines - General considerations. Basic EMC publication
    • IEC 61000-5-2: Installation and mitigation guidelines - Earthing and cabling
    • IEC 61000-5-5: Installation and mitigation guidelines - Specification of protective devices for HEMP conducted disturbance. Basic EMC publication
    • IEC 61000-6-6: Generic standards - HEMP immunity for indoor equipment
  • IEC 61043 Sound intensity meters with pairs of microphones
  • IEC 61131 PLC programming.
    • IEC 61131-3 defining PLC programming languages.
  • IEC 61149 Safety of mobile radios
  • IEC 61158 Digital data communications for measurement and control - Fieldbus for use in industrial control systems
    • IEC 61158-SER Digital data communications for measurement and control - Fieldbus for use in industrial control systems - ALL PARTS
    • IEC 61158-1 Digital data communications for measurement and control - Fieldbus for use in industrial control systems - Part 1: Overview and guidance for the IEC 61158 series
    • IEC 61158-2 Digital data communications for measurement and control - Fieldbus for use in industrial control systems - Part 2: Physical layer specification and service definition
    • IEC 61158-3 Digital data communications for measurement and control - Fieldbus for use in industrial control systems - Part 3: Data link service definition
    • IEC 61158-4 Digital data communications for measurement and control - Fieldbus for use in industrial control systems - Part 4: Data link protocol specification
    • IEC 61158-5 Digital data communications for measurement and control - Fieldbus for use in industrial control systems - Part 5: Application layer service definition
    • IEC 61158-6 Digital data communications for measurement and control - Fieldbus for use in industrial control systems - Part 6: Application layer protocol specification
  • IEC 61286 Character set with electrotechnical symbols (ISO-IR 181 [2])
  • IEC 61400 Wind turbines
    • 61400-1: Design requirements
    • 61400-2: Design requirements for small wind turbines
    • 61400-3: Design requirements for offshore wind turbines
    • 61400-11: Acoustic noise measurement techniques
    • 61400-12: Wind turbine power performance testing
    • 61400-12-1: Power performance measurements of electricity producing wind turbines
    • 61400-13: Measurement of mechanical loads
    • 61400-14: Declaration of apparent sound power level and tonality values
    • 61400-21: Measurement and assessment of power quality characteristics of grid connected wind turbines
    • 61400-23: Full-scale structural testing of rotor blades
    • 61400-24: Lightning protection
    • 61400-25-1: Communications for monitoring and control of wind power plants C Overall description of principles and models
    • 61400-25-2: Communications for monitoring and control of wind power plants C Information models
    • 61400-25-3: Communications for monitoring and control of wind power plants C Information exchange models
    • 61400-25-4: Communications for monitoring and control of wind power plants C Mapping to XML based communication profile
    • 61400-25-5: Communications for monitoring and control of wind power plants C Conformance testing
  • IEC 61499 Function blocks
    • IEC 61499-1 Architecture
    • IEC 61499-2 Software tool requirements
    • IEC 61499-3 Tutorial information
    • IEC 61499-4 Rules for compliance profiles
  • IEC 61508 Functional safety of electrical/electronic/programmable electronic safety-related systems
  • IEC 61511 Functional safety - safety instrumented systems for the process industry sector
  • IEC 61557 Equipment for measuring electrical safety in low-voltage distribution systems
  • IEC 61588 Precision clock synchronization protocol for networked measurement and control systems
  • IEC 61603 Infrared transmission of audio or video signals
  • IEC 61784 Digital data communications for measurement and control
    • IEC 61784-1 Digital data communications for measurement and control - Part 1: Profile sets for continuous and discrete manufacturing relative to fieldbus use in industrial control systems
  • IEC 61850 Communication Networks and Systems in Substations
  • IEC 61966 Multimedia systems -- Colour measurement
    • IEC 61966-2-1 sRGB default RGB colour space
  • IEC 62056 DLM/COSEM communication protocol for reading utility meters
  • IEC 62196 Plugs and sockets for charging electric vehicles
  • IEC 62271 Standards for High-voltage switchgear and controlgear
    • IEC 62271-100 High-voltage alternating current circuit-breakers
    • IEC 62271-102 Alternating current disconnectors and earthing switches
    • IEC 62271-200 A.C.-metal enclosed switchgear and controlgear for rated voltages above 1 kV and up to and including 52 kV
    • IEC 62271-203 Gas-insulated metal-enclosed switchgear for rated voltages of 72,5 kV and above