CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 3,798	$ 3,223	$ 2,465
Less net income for noncontrolling interests	(4)	(5)	(4)
Net income attributable to Eaton ordinary shareholders	3,794	3,218	2,462
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Currency translation and related hedging instruments	(370)	235	(647)
Pensions and other postretirement benefits	(49)	(185)	175
Cash flow hedges	(17)	(11)	159
Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Eaton ordinary shareholders	(436)	39	(313)
Total comprehensive income attributable to Eaton ordinary shareholders	$ 3,358	$ 3,257	$ 2,149