Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Assets
Cash	$ 631	$ 915
Short-term investments	634	794
Accounts receivable - net	4,010	3,648
Inventory	2,534	2,382
Deferred income taxes	552	577
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	477	415
Total current assets	8,838	8,731
Property, plant and equipment - net	3,793	3,833
Other noncurrent assets
Goodwill	14,377	14,495
Other intangible assets	6,976	7,186
Deferred income taxes	242	240
Other assets	1,032	1,006
Total assets	35,258	35,491
Current liabilities
Short-term debt	2	13
Current portion of long-term debt	416	567
Accounts payable	2,044	1,960
Accrued compensation	373	461
Other current liabilities	2,708	1,913
Total current liabilities	5,543	4,914
Noncurrent liabilities
Long-term debt	8,615	8,969
Pension liabilities	1,222	1,465
Other postretirement benefits liabilities	668	668
Deferred income taxes	1,047	1,313
Other noncurrent liabilities	1,121	1,299
Total noncurrent liabilities	12,673	13,714
Shareholders' equity
Eaton shareholders' equity	16,982	16,791
Noncontrolling interests	60	72
Total equity	17,042	16,863
Total liabilities and equity	$ 35,258	$ 35,491