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Document and Entity Information
shares in Millions
 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2019
shares
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]  
Entity Registrant Name Eaton Corp plc
Document Type 10-Q
Document Period End Date Jun. 30, 2019
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2019
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31
Document Quarterly Report true
Document Transition Report false
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code L2
City Area Code +353
Local Phone Number 1637 2900
Entity Central Index Key 0001551182
Entity File Number 000-54863
Amendment Flag false
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes
Entity Shell Company false
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Small Business false
Entity Emerging Growth Company false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding (in shares) 420.0
Entity Tax Identification Number 98-1059235
Entity Address, Address Line One Eaton House,
Entity Address, Address Line Two 30 Pembroke Road,
Entity Address, City or Town Dublin 4,
Entity Address, Country IE
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code D04 Y0C2
Title of 12(b) Security Ordinary shares ($0.01 par value)
Trading Symbol ETN
Security Exchange Name NYSE