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Other Deductions, Net (Schedule Of Other Deductions, Net) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Other deductions, net [Line Items]
Amortization of intangibles	$ 53	$ 58	$ 108	$ 115
Rationalization of operations	44us-gaap_RestructuringCharges	21us-gaap_RestructuringCharges	53us-gaap_RestructuringCharges	34us-gaap_RestructuringCharges
Other	39us-gaap_OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense	58us-gaap_OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense	39us-gaap_OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense	83us-gaap_OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense
Total	136emr_OtherDeductionsNet	137emr_OtherDeductionsNet	200emr_OtherDeductionsNet	232emr_OtherDeductionsNet
Income (loss) from equity method investment		(34)
Change in gain (loss) from foreign currency exchange transactions			$ 20

This item represents the entity's proportionate share for the period of the net income (loss) of its investee (such as unconsolidated subsidiaries and joint ventures) to which the equity method of accounting is applied. This item includes income or expense related to stock-based compensation based on the investor's grant of stock to employees of an equity method investee.

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Amount of expenses associated with exit or disposal activities pursuant to an authorized plan. Excludes expenses related to a discontinued operation or an asset retirement obligation.

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