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DOCUMENT AND ENTITY INFORMATION Document
 6 Months Ended
Nov. 01, 2014
Dec. 09, 2014
Document Information [Line Items]    
Entity Registrant Name METHODE ELECTRONICS INC  
Entity Central Index Key 0000065270  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --05-02  
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer  
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Nov. 01, 2014  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2015  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2  
Amendment Flag false  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   39,665,861