##  [Creepage Distance](/creepage-distance) 

  ##  [Creepage Distance](https://engineering.quantumdictionary.io/creepage-distance-0) 

  

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Definition

The shortest path between two conductive parts measured along the surface of an insulating material; used to specify the minimum surface distance required to prevent surface leakage, tracking and flashover under stated environmental and contamination conditions.