Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Assets
Cash	$ 784	$ 915
Short-term investments	360	794
Accounts receivable - net	3,889	3,648
Inventory	2,532	2,382
Deferred income taxes	554	577
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	564	415
Total current assets	8,683	8,731
Property, plant and equipment - net	3,806	3,833
Other noncurrent assets
Goodwill	14,450	14,495
Other intangible assets	7,078	7,186
Deferred income taxes	257	240
Other assets	988	1,006
Total assets	35,262	35,491
Current liabilities
Short-term debt	8	13
Current portion of long-term debt	316	567
Accounts payable	2,076	1,960
Accrued compensation	334	461
Other current liabilities	2,071	1,913
Total current liabilities	4,805	4,914
Noncurrent liabilities
Long-term debt	8,991	8,969
Pension liabilities	1,228	1,465
Other postretirement benefits liabilities	666	668
Deferred income taxes	1,296	1,313
Other noncurrent liabilities	1,165	1,299
Total noncurrent liabilities	13,346	13,714
Shareholders' equity
Eaton shareholders' equity	17,037	16,791
Noncontrolling interests	74	72
Total equity	17,111	16,863
Total liabilities and equity	$ 35,262	$ 35,491