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Equity Changes in Shareholders's Equity (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | |
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Mar. 31, 2014
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Mar. 31, 2013
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| Changes in Shareholders' equity | ||
| Balance at December 31, 2013 | $ 16,863 | |
| Net income | 441 | 380 |
| Other comprehensive income (loss) | 3 | (235) |
| Cash dividends paid and accrued | (234) | |
| Issuance of shares under equity-based compensation plans - net | 38 | |
| Balance at March 31, 2014 | 17,111 | |
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Eaton shareholders' equity [Member]
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| Changes in Shareholders' equity | ||
| Balance at December 31, 2013 | 16,791 | |
| Net income | 439 | |
| Other comprehensive income (loss) | 3 | |
| Cash dividends paid and accrued | (234) | |
| Issuance of shares under equity-based compensation plans - net | 38 | |
| Balance at March 31, 2014 | 17,037 | |
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Noncontrolling interests [Member]
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| Changes in Shareholders' equity | ||
| Balance at December 31, 2013 | 72 | |
| Net income | 2 | |
| Other comprehensive income (loss) | 0 | |
| Cash dividends paid and accrued | 0 | |
| Issuance of shares under equity-based compensation plans - net | 0 | |
| Balance at March 31, 2014 | $ 74 | |