Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Net income	$ 172	$ 497	$ 613	$ 877
Less net income for noncontrolling interests	(1)	(3)	(3)	(5)
Net income (loss) attributable to Eaton ordinary shareholders	171	494	610	872
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Currency translation and related hedging instruments	58	(109)	11	(390)
Pensions and other postretirement benefits	23	36	73	89
Cash flow hedges	2	1	2	(5)
Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Eaton ordinary shareholders	83	(72)	86	(306)
Total comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Eaton ordinary shareholders	$ 254	$ 422	$ 696	$ 566