Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Net income	$ 605	$ 514	$ 1,218	$ 1,391
Less net income for noncontrolling interests	(3)	(4)	(6)	(9)
Net income attributable to Eaton ordinary shareholders	602	510	1,212	1,382
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax
Currency translation and related hedging instruments	(609)	286	(598)	(104)
Pensions and other postretirement benefits	45	31	118	120
Cash flow hedges	(3)	5	(1)	0
Other comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Eaton ordinary shareholders	(567)	322	(481)	16
Total comprehensive income attributable to Eaton ordinary shareholders	$ 35	$ 832	$ 731	$ 1,398