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Document and Entity Information
Jul. 01, 2025
Document And Entity Information [Line Items]  
Amendment Flag false
Entity Central Index Key 0001757898
Document Type 8-K
Document Period End Date Jul. 01, 2025
Entity Registrant Name STERIS plc
Entity Incorporation State Country Code L2
Entity File Number 001-38848
Entity Tax Identification Number 98-1455064
Entity Address, Address Line One 70 Sir John Rogerson’s Quay
Entity Address, City or Town Dublin 2
Entity Address, Country IE
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code D02 R296
City Area Code 353
Local Phone Number 1 232 2000
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre Commencement Tender Offer false
Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Entity Emerging Growth Company false
Common Stock [Member]  
Document And Entity Information [Line Items]  
Security 12b Title Ordinary Shares, $0.001 par value
Trading Symbol STE
Security Exchange Name NYSE
STE Two 700 Senior Notes Due 2031 [Member]  
Document And Entity Information [Line Items]  
Security 12b Title 2.700% Senior Notes due 2031
Trading Symbol STE/31
Security Exchange Name NYSE
Two 700 Senior Notes Due 2051 [Member]  
Document And Entity Information [Line Items]  
Security 12b Title 3.750% Senior Notes due 2051
Trading Symbol STE/51
Security Exchange Name NYSE