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Document and Entity Information
Jul. 19, 2025
Entity Listings [Line Items]  
Document Type 8-K
Amendment Flag false
Document Period End Date Jul. 19, 2025
Entity File Number 000-54863
Entity Registrant Name EATON CORPORATION plc
Entity Central Index Key 0001551182
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code L2
Entity Tax Identification Number 98-1059235
Entity Address, Address Line One 30 Pembroke Road
Entity Address, Address Line Two Eaton House
Entity Address, City or Town Dublin 4
Entity Address, Country IE
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code D04 Y0C2
City Area Code 353
Local Phone Number 1637 2900
Entity Emerging Growth Company false
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre-commencement Tender Offer false
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Ordinary shares ($0.01 par value) [Member]  
Entity Listings [Line Items]  
Title of 12(b) Security Ordinary shares ($0.01 par value)
Trading Symbol ETN
Security Exchange Name NYSE
4.450% Senior Notes due 2030 [Member]  
Entity Listings [Line Items]  
Title of 12(b) Security 4.450% Senior Notes due 2030
Trading Symbol ETN/30
Security Exchange Name NYSE
3.625% Senior Notes due 2035 [Member]  
Entity Listings [Line Items]  
Title of 12(b) Security 3.625% Senior Notes due 2035
Trading Symbol ETN/35
Security Exchange Name NYSE