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Eaton Shareholders' Equity Eaton Shareholders' Equity - Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013
Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Line Items] |  |  |
Balance at December 31 | $ (3,863) | $ (2,899) |
Other comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Eaton ordinary shareholders | (964) | (1,339) | $ 404
Currency translation and related hedging instruments [Member] |  |  |
Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Line Items] |  |  |
Balance at December 31 | (2,492) | (1,414) |
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications | (1,078) |  |
Amounts reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive loss | 0 |  |
Other comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Eaton ordinary shareholders | (1,078) |  |
Pensions and Other Postretirement Benefits [Member] |  |  |
Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Line Items] |  |  |
Balance at December 31 | (1,374) | (1,485) |
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications | (45) |  |
Amounts reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive loss | 156 |  |
Other comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Eaton ordinary shareholders | 111 |  |
Cash Flow Hedges [Member] |  |  |
Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Line Items] |  |  |
Balance at December 31 | 3 | 0 |
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications | 13 |  |
Amounts reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (10) |  |
Other comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Eaton ordinary shareholders | 3 |  |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member] |  |  |
Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Line Items] |  |  |
Balance at December 31 | (3,863) | $ (2,899) |
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications | (1,110) |  |
Amounts reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive loss | 146 |  |
Other comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Eaton ordinary shareholders | $ (964) |  |

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