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Document and Entity Information Document (USD $)
 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2013
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]  
Entity Registrant Name METTLER TOLEDO INTERNATIONAL INC/
Entity Central Index Key 0001037646
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer
Document Type 10-Q
Document Period End Date Jun. 30, 2013
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2013
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2
Amendment Flag false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding 29,945,248
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers No
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes
Entity Public Float $ 6,024,983,898