Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Net income	$ 1,873	$ 1,220	$ 1,352
Less net income for noncontrolling interests	(12)	(3)	(2)
Net income attributable to Eaton ordinary shareholders	1,861	1,217	1,350
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Currency translation and related hedging instruments	(28)	135	(241)
Pensions and other postretirement benefits	429	(152)	(353)
Cash flow hedges	3	17	(22)
Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Eaton ordinary shareholders	404	0	(616)
Total comprehensive income attributable to Eaton ordinary shareholders	$ 2,265	$ 1,217	$ 734