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DOCUMENT AND ENTITY INFORMATION Document
 3 Months Ended
Jul. 28, 2012
Aug. 28, 2012
Document Information [Line Items]    
Entity Registrant Name METHODE ELECTRONICS INC  
Entity Central Index Key 0000065270  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --04-27  
Entity Filer Category Accelerated Filer  
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Jul. 28, 2012  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2013  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q1  
Amendment Flag false  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   37,060,490