Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Net income	$ 441	$ 380
Less net income for noncontrolling interests	(2)	(2)
Net income attributable to Eaton ordinary shareholders	439	378
Other comprehensive income, net of tax
Currency translation and related hedging instruments	(47)	(281)
Pensions and other postretirement benefits	50	53
Cash flow hedges	0	(7)
Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Eaton ordinary shareholders	3	(235)
Total comprehensive income attributable to Eaton ordinary shareholders	$ 442	$ 143