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Document and Entity Information
 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2019
shares
Cover page.  
Title of 12(b) Security Common Shares, without par value
Entity Address, State or Province OH
Entity Tax Identification Number 34-1860551
Entity Registrant Name LINCOLN ELECTRIC HOLDINGS INC
Entity Address, Address Line One 22801 St. Clair Avenue
City Area Code 216
Local Phone Number 481-8100
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes
Entity Shell Company false
Entity Central Index Key 0000059527
Document Type 10-Q
Document Quarterly Report true
Document Period End Date Jun. 30, 2019
Document Transition Report false
Entity File Number 0-1402
Amendment Flag false
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Small Business false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding 61,779,153
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2019
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2
Trading Symbol LECO
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 44117
Entity Address, City or Town Cleveland
Entity Address, State or Province OH
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ
Entity Emerging Growth Company false