10-Q Filing

LINDE PLC CIK: 1707925 Q3 2024

Filing Information

Form Type	10-Q
Accession Number	`0001628280-24-044457`
Period End Date	20240930
Filing Date	20241031
Fiscal Year	2024
Fiscal Period	Q3
XBRL Instance	lin-20240930_htm.xml

Filing Contents

This filing contains the following financial statements:

Balance Sheet 144 Income Statement 168 Cash Flow Statement 148 Comprehensive Income 128

Balance Sheet 144 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Common stock, par value (euro per share)	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	0.00	EUR	Point-in-time
Common stock, par value (euro per share)	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	0.00	EUR	Point-in-time
Common stock, par value (euro per share)	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	0.00	EUR	Point-in-time
Common stock, par value (euro per share)	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	0.00	EUR	Point-in-time
Common stock, authorized (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesAuthorized`	1.75B	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, authorized (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesAuthorized`	1.75B	shares	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$5.19B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$5.19B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$4.66B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$4.66B	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, authorized (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesAuthorized`	1.75B	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, authorized (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesAuthorized`	1.75B	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, issued (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	490.77M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, issued (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	490.77M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, issued (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	490.77M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, issued (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	490.77M	shares	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable - net	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$4.72B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable - net	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$4.72B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable - net	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$4.87B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable - net	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$4.87B	USD	Point-in-time
Treasury stock (in shares)	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	8.32M	shares	Point-in-time
Treasury stock (in shares)	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	8.32M	shares	Point-in-time
Contract assets	`ContractWithCustomerAssetNetCurrent`	$255.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Contract assets	`ContractWithCustomerAssetNetCurrent`	$255.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Treasury stock (in shares)	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	14.61M	shares	Point-in-time
Treasury stock (in shares)	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	14.61M	shares	Point-in-time
Contract assets	`ContractWithCustomerAssetNetCurrent`	$196.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Contract assets	`ContractWithCustomerAssetNetCurrent`	$196.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Inventories	`InventoryNet`	$2.09B	USD	Point-in-time
Inventories	`InventoryNet`	$2.09B	USD	Point-in-time
Inventories	`InventoryNet`	$2.12B	USD	Point-in-time
Inventories	`InventoryNet`	$2.12B	USD	Point-in-time
Prepaid and other current assets	`OtherAssetsCurrent`	$1.06B	USD	Point-in-time
Prepaid and other current assets	`OtherAssetsCurrent`	$1.06B	USD	Point-in-time
Prepaid and other current assets	`OtherAssetsCurrent`	$927.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Prepaid and other current assets	`OtherAssetsCurrent`	$927.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Total Current Assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$12.62B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Current Assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$12.62B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Current Assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$13.46B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Current Assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$13.46B	USD	Point-in-time
Property, plant and equipment - net	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAndFinanceLeaseRightOfUseAssetAfterAccumulatedDepreciationAndAmortization`	$25.12B	USD	Point-in-time
Property, plant and equipment - net	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAndFinanceLeaseRightOfUseAssetAfterAccumulatedDepreciationAndAmortization`	$25.12B	USD	Point-in-time
Property, plant and equipment - net	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAndFinanceLeaseRightOfUseAssetAfterAccumulatedDepreciationAndAmortization`	$24.55B	USD	Point-in-time
Property, plant and equipment - net	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAndFinanceLeaseRightOfUseAssetAfterAccumulatedDepreciationAndAmortization`	$24.55B	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$27.11B	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$27.11B	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$26.75B	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$26.75B	USD	Point-in-time
Other intangible assets - net	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$12.11B	USD	Point-in-time
Other intangible assets - net	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$12.11B	USD	Point-in-time
Other intangible assets - net	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$12.40B	USD	Point-in-time
Other intangible assets - net	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$12.40B	USD	Point-in-time
Other long-term assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$4.49B	USD	Point-in-time
Other long-term assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$4.49B	USD	Point-in-time
Other long-term assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$4.74B	USD	Point-in-time
Other long-term assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$4.74B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Assets	`Assets`	$82.55B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Assets	`Assets`	$82.55B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Assets	`Assets`	$80.81B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Assets	`Assets`	$80.81B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$3.02B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$3.02B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$2.85B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$2.85B	USD	Point-in-time
Short-term debt	`ShortTermBorrowings`	$3.51B	USD	Point-in-time
Short-term debt	`ShortTermBorrowings`	$3.51B	USD	Point-in-time
Short-term debt	`ShortTermBorrowings`	$4.71B	USD	Point-in-time
Short-term debt	`ShortTermBorrowings`	$4.71B	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of long-term debt	`LongTermDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligationsCurrent`	$1.26B	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of long-term debt	`LongTermDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligationsCurrent`	$1.26B	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of long-term debt	`LongTermDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligationsCurrent`	$1.28B	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of long-term debt	`LongTermDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligationsCurrent`	$1.28B	USD	Point-in-time
Contract liabilities	`ContractWithCustomerLiabilityCurrent`	$1.73B	USD	Point-in-time
Contract liabilities	`ContractWithCustomerLiabilityCurrent`	$1.73B	USD	Point-in-time
Contract liabilities	`ContractWithCustomerLiabilityCurrent`	$1.90B	USD	Point-in-time
Contract liabilities	`ContractWithCustomerLiabilityCurrent`	$1.90B	USD	Point-in-time
Other current liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesCurrent`	$4.69B	USD	Point-in-time
Other current liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesCurrent`	$4.69B	USD	Point-in-time
Other current liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesCurrent`	$4.82B	USD	Point-in-time
Other current liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesCurrent`	$4.82B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Current Liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$14.05B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Current Liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$14.05B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Current Liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$15.72B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Current Liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$15.72B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt	`LongTermDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations`	$13.40B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt	`LongTermDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations`	$13.40B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt	`LongTermDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations`	$17.48B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt	`LongTermDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations`	$17.48B	USD	Point-in-time
Other long-term liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$10.42B	USD	Point-in-time
Other long-term liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$10.42B	USD	Point-in-time
Other long-term liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$10.60B	USD	Point-in-time
Other long-term liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$10.60B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Liabilities	`Liabilities`	$41.94B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Liabilities	`Liabilities`	$41.94B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Liabilities	`Liabilities`	$39.72B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Liabilities	`Liabilities`	$39.72B	USD	Point-in-time
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	`RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestEquityCarryingAmount`	$13.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	`RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestEquityCarryingAmount`	$13.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	`RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestEquityCarryingAmount`	$13.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	`RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestEquityCarryingAmount`	$13.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Ordinary shares, 0.001 par value, authorized 1,750,000,000 shares, 2024 and 2023 issued: 490,766,972 ordinary shares	`CommonStockValue`	$1.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Ordinary shares, 0.001 par value, authorized 1,750,000,000 shares, 2024 and 2023 issued: 490,766,972 ordinary shares	`CommonStockValue`	$1.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Ordinary shares, 0.001 par value, authorized 1,750,000,000 shares, 2024 and 2023 issued: 490,766,972 ordinary shares	`CommonStockValue`	$1.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Ordinary shares, 0.001 par value, authorized 1,750,000,000 shares, 2024 and 2023 issued: 490,766,972 ordinary shares	`CommonStockValue`	$1.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapital`	$39.81B	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapital`	$39.81B	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapital`	$39.57B	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapital`	$39.57B	USD	Point-in-time
Retained earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$11.59B	USD	Point-in-time
Retained earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$11.59B	USD	Point-in-time
Retained earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$8.85B	USD	Point-in-time
Retained earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$8.85B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-6.06B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-6.06B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-5.80B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-5.80B	USD	Point-in-time
Less: Treasury shares, at cost (2024 14,609,069 shares and 2023 8,321,827 shares)	`TreasuryStockCommonValue`	$5.93B	USD	Point-in-time
Less: Treasury shares, at cost (2024 14,609,069 shares and 2023 8,321,827 shares)	`TreasuryStockCommonValue`	$5.93B	USD	Point-in-time
Less: Treasury shares, at cost (2024 14,609,069 shares and 2023 8,321,827 shares)	`TreasuryStockCommonValue`	$3.13B	USD	Point-in-time
Less: Treasury shares, at cost (2024 14,609,069 shares and 2023 8,321,827 shares)	`TreasuryStockCommonValue`	$3.13B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Linde plc Shareholders Equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$39.72B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Linde plc Shareholders Equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$39.72B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Linde plc Shareholders Equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$39.17B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Linde plc Shareholders Equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$39.17B	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterest`	$1.36B	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterest`	$1.36B	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterest`	$1.42B	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterest`	$1.42B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$40.23B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$40.23B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$40.59B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$40.59B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$41.37B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$41.37B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$41.08B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$41.08B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$39.54B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$39.54B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$41.23B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$41.23B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Liabilities and Equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$82.55B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Liabilities and Equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$82.55B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Liabilities and Equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$80.81B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Liabilities and Equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$80.81B	USD	Point-in-time

Income Statement 168 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Sales	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$24.72B	USD	3 Qtrs
Sales	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$24.72B	USD	3 Qtrs
Sales	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$24.55B	USD	3 Qtrs
Sales	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$24.55B	USD	3 Qtrs
Sales	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$8.36B	USD	1 Quarter
Sales	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$8.36B	USD	1 Quarter
Sales	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$8.15B	USD	1 Quarter
Sales	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$8.15B	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of sales, exclusive of depreciation and amortization	`CostOfGoodsAndServiceExcludingDepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$4.36B	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of sales, exclusive of depreciation and amortization	`CostOfGoodsAndServiceExcludingDepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$4.36B	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of sales, exclusive of depreciation and amortization	`CostOfGoodsAndServiceExcludingDepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$13.06B	USD	3 Qtrs
Cost of sales, exclusive of depreciation and amortization	`CostOfGoodsAndServiceExcludingDepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$13.06B	USD	3 Qtrs
Cost of sales, exclusive of depreciation and amortization	`CostOfGoodsAndServiceExcludingDepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$12.82B	USD	3 Qtrs
Cost of sales, exclusive of depreciation and amortization	`CostOfGoodsAndServiceExcludingDepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$12.82B	USD	3 Qtrs
Cost of sales, exclusive of depreciation and amortization	`CostOfGoodsAndServiceExcludingDepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$4.31B	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of sales, exclusive of depreciation and amortization	`CostOfGoodsAndServiceExcludingDepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$4.31B	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general and administrative	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$2.46B	USD	3 Qtrs
Selling, general and administrative	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$2.46B	USD	3 Qtrs
Selling, general and administrative	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$2.52B	USD	3 Qtrs
Selling, general and administrative	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$2.52B	USD	3 Qtrs
Selling, general and administrative	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$823.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general and administrative	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$823.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general and administrative	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$808.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general and administrative	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$808.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$2.87B	USD	3 Qtrs
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$2.87B	USD	3 Qtrs
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$959.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$959.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$2.87B	USD	3 Qtrs
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$2.87B	USD	3 Qtrs
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$960.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$960.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Research and development	`ResearchAndDevelopmentExpense`	$37.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Research and development	`ResearchAndDevelopmentExpense`	$37.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Research and development	`ResearchAndDevelopmentExpense`	$111.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Research and development	`ResearchAndDevelopmentExpense`	$111.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Research and development	`ResearchAndDevelopmentExpense`	$36.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Research and development	`ResearchAndDevelopmentExpense`	$36.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Research and development	`ResearchAndDevelopmentExpense`	$107.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Research and development	`ResearchAndDevelopmentExpense`	$107.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Cost reduction program and other charges	`RestructuringCharges`	$42.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Cost reduction program and other charges	`RestructuringCharges`	$42.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Cost reduction program and other charges	`RestructuringCharges`	$2.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Cost reduction program and other charges	`RestructuringCharges`	$2.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Cost reduction program and other charges	`RestructuringCharges`	$145.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Cost reduction program and other charges	`RestructuringCharges`	$145.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Cost reduction program and other charges	`RestructuringCharges`	$145.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Cost reduction program and other charges	`RestructuringCharges`	$145.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other income (expense) - net	`OtherOperatingIncomeExpenseNet`	$51.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other income (expense) - net	`OtherOperatingIncomeExpenseNet`	$51.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other income (expense) - net	`OtherOperatingIncomeExpenseNet`	$-16.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other income (expense) - net	`OtherOperatingIncomeExpenseNet`	$-16.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other income (expense) - net	`OtherOperatingIncomeExpenseNet`	$111.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other income (expense) - net	`OtherOperatingIncomeExpenseNet`	$111.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other income (expense) - net	`OtherOperatingIncomeExpenseNet`	$16.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other income (expense) - net	`OtherOperatingIncomeExpenseNet`	$16.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating Profit	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$2.05B	USD	1 Quarter
Operating Profit	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$2.05B	USD	1 Quarter
Operating Profit	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$2.09B	USD	1 Quarter
Operating Profit	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$2.09B	USD	1 Quarter
Operating Profit	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$6.37B	USD	3 Qtrs
Operating Profit	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$6.37B	USD	3 Qtrs
Operating Profit	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$6.00B	USD	3 Qtrs
Operating Profit	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$6.00B	USD	3 Qtrs
Interest expense - net	`InterestExpenseNonoperating`	$129.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Interest expense - net	`InterestExpenseNonoperating`	$129.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Interest expense - net	`InterestExpenseNonoperating`	$68.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense - net	`InterestExpenseNonoperating`	$68.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense - net	`InterestExpenseNonoperating`	$203.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Interest expense - net	`InterestExpenseNonoperating`	$203.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Interest expense - net	`InterestExpenseNonoperating`	$40.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense - net	`InterestExpenseNonoperating`	$40.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net pension and OPEB cost (benefit), excluding service cost	`NetPeriodicDefinedBenefitsExpenseReversalOfExpenseExcludingServiceCostComponent`	$-45.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net pension and OPEB cost (benefit), excluding service cost	`NetPeriodicDefinedBenefitsExpenseReversalOfExpenseExcludingServiceCostComponent`	$-45.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net pension and OPEB cost (benefit), excluding service cost	`NetPeriodicDefinedBenefitsExpenseReversalOfExpenseExcludingServiceCostComponent`	$-125.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net pension and OPEB cost (benefit), excluding service cost	`NetPeriodicDefinedBenefitsExpenseReversalOfExpenseExcludingServiceCostComponent`	$-125.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net pension and OPEB cost (benefit), excluding service cost	`NetPeriodicDefinedBenefitsExpenseReversalOfExpenseExcludingServiceCostComponent`	$-35.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net pension and OPEB cost (benefit), excluding service cost	`NetPeriodicDefinedBenefitsExpenseReversalOfExpenseExcludingServiceCostComponent`	$-35.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net pension and OPEB cost (benefit), excluding service cost	`NetPeriodicDefinedBenefitsExpenseReversalOfExpenseExcludingServiceCostComponent`	$-144.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net pension and OPEB cost (benefit), excluding service cost	`NetPeriodicDefinedBenefitsExpenseReversalOfExpenseExcludingServiceCostComponent`	$-144.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Income Before Income Taxes and Equity Investments	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$2.05B	USD	1 Quarter
Income Before Income Taxes and Equity Investments	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$2.05B	USD	1 Quarter
Income Before Income Taxes and Equity Investments	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$6.31B	USD	3 Qtrs
Income Before Income Taxes and Equity Investments	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$6.31B	USD	3 Qtrs
Income Before Income Taxes and Equity Investments	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$2.06B	USD	1 Quarter
Income Before Income Taxes and Equity Investments	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$2.06B	USD	1 Quarter
Income Before Income Taxes and Equity Investments	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$5.99B	USD	3 Qtrs
Income Before Income Taxes and Equity Investments	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$5.99B	USD	3 Qtrs
Income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$498.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$498.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$1.35B	USD	3 Qtrs
Income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$1.35B	USD	3 Qtrs
Income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$487.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$487.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$1.47B	USD	3 Qtrs
Income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$1.47B	USD	3 Qtrs
Income Before Equity Investments	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeEquityMethodInvestmentsNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.56B	USD	1 Quarter
Income Before Equity Investments	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeEquityMethodInvestmentsNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.56B	USD	1 Quarter
Income Before Equity Investments	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeEquityMethodInvestmentsNoncontrollingInterest`	$4.64B	USD	3 Qtrs
Income Before Equity Investments	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeEquityMethodInvestmentsNoncontrollingInterest`	$4.64B	USD	3 Qtrs
Income Before Equity Investments	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeEquityMethodInvestmentsNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.56B	USD	1 Quarter
Income Before Equity Investments	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeEquityMethodInvestmentsNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.56B	USD	1 Quarter
Income Before Equity Investments	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeEquityMethodInvestmentsNoncontrollingInterest`	$4.84B	USD	3 Qtrs
Income Before Equity Investments	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeEquityMethodInvestmentsNoncontrollingInterest`	$4.84B	USD	3 Qtrs
Income from equity investments	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$131.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Income from equity investments	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$131.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Income from equity investments	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$128.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Income from equity investments	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$128.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Income from equity investments	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$41.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income from equity investments	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$41.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income from equity investments	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$38.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income from equity investments	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$38.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net Income (Including Noncontrolling Interests)	`ProfitLoss`	$4.76B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net Income (Including Noncontrolling Interests)	`ProfitLoss`	$4.76B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net Income (Including Noncontrolling Interests)	`ProfitLoss`	$1.60B	USD	1 Quarter
Net Income (Including Noncontrolling Interests)	`ProfitLoss`	$1.60B	USD	1 Quarter
Net Income (Including Noncontrolling Interests)	`ProfitLoss`	$4.97B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net Income (Including Noncontrolling Interests)	`ProfitLoss`	$4.97B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net Income (Including Noncontrolling Interests)	`ProfitLoss`	$1.60B	USD	1 Quarter
Net Income (Including Noncontrolling Interests)	`ProfitLoss`	$1.60B	USD	1 Quarter
Less: noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$53.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Less: noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$53.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Less: noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$109.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Less: noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$109.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Less: noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$128.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Less: noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$128.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Less: noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$36.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Less: noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$36.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income - Linde plc	`NetIncomeLoss`	$1.56B	USD	1 Quarter
Net income - Linde plc	`NetIncomeLoss`	$1.56B	USD	1 Quarter
Net income - Linde plc	`NetIncomeLoss`	$4.66B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income - Linde plc	`NetIncomeLoss`	$4.66B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income - Linde plc	`NetIncomeLoss`	$4.84B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income - Linde plc	`NetIncomeLoss`	$4.84B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income - Linde plc	`NetIncomeLoss`	$1.55B	USD	1 Quarter
Net income - Linde plc	`NetIncomeLoss`	$1.55B	USD	1 Quarter
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$9.51	USD	3 Qtrs
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$9.51	USD	3 Qtrs
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$3.24	USD	1 Quarter
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$3.24	USD	1 Quarter
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$3.21	USD	1 Quarter
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$3.21	USD	1 Quarter
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$10.09	USD	3 Qtrs
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$10.09	USD	3 Qtrs
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$3.22	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$3.22	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$9.43	USD	3 Qtrs
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$9.43	USD	3 Qtrs
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$10.02	USD	3 Qtrs
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$10.02	USD	3 Qtrs
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$3.19	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$3.19	USD	1 Quarter
Basic shares outstanding (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	479.82M	shares	3 Qtrs
Basic shares outstanding (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	479.82M	shares	3 Qtrs
Basic shares outstanding (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	489.52M	shares	3 Qtrs
Basic shares outstanding (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	489.52M	shares	3 Qtrs
Basic shares outstanding (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	477.66M	shares	1 Quarter
Basic shares outstanding (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	477.66M	shares	1 Quarter
Basic shares outstanding (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	487.12M	shares	1 Quarter
Basic shares outstanding (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	487.12M	shares	1 Quarter
Diluted shares outstanding (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	491.08M	shares	1 Quarter
Diluted shares outstanding (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	491.08M	shares	1 Quarter
Diluted shares outstanding (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	483.19M	shares	3 Qtrs
Diluted shares outstanding (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	483.19M	shares	3 Qtrs
Diluted shares outstanding (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	480.90M	shares	1 Quarter
Diluted shares outstanding (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	480.90M	shares	1 Quarter
Diluted shares outstanding (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	493.57M	shares	3 Qtrs
Diluted shares outstanding (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	493.57M	shares	3 Qtrs

Cash Flow Statement 148 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Net income - Linde plc	`NetIncomeLoss`	$1.56B	USD	1 Quarter
Net income - Linde plc	`NetIncomeLoss`	$1.56B	USD	1 Quarter
Net income - Linde plc	`NetIncomeLoss`	$4.66B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income - Linde plc	`NetIncomeLoss`	$4.66B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income - Linde plc	`NetIncomeLoss`	$4.84B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income - Linde plc	`NetIncomeLoss`	$4.84B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income - Linde plc	`NetIncomeLoss`	$1.55B	USD	1 Quarter
Net income - Linde plc	`NetIncomeLoss`	$1.55B	USD	1 Quarter
Add: Noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$53.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Add: Noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$53.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Add: Noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$109.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Add: Noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$109.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Add: Noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$128.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Add: Noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$128.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Add: Noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$36.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Add: Noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$36.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net Income (including noncontrolling interests)	`ProfitLoss`	$4.76B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net Income (including noncontrolling interests)	`ProfitLoss`	$4.76B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net Income (including noncontrolling interests)	`ProfitLoss`	$1.60B	USD	1 Quarter
Net Income (including noncontrolling interests)	`ProfitLoss`	$1.60B	USD	1 Quarter
Net Income (including noncontrolling interests)	`ProfitLoss`	$4.97B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net Income (including noncontrolling interests)	`ProfitLoss`	$4.97B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net Income (including noncontrolling interests)	`ProfitLoss`	$1.60B	USD	1 Quarter
Net Income (including noncontrolling interests)	`ProfitLoss`	$1.60B	USD	1 Quarter
Cost reduction program and other charges	`OtherNoncashIncomeExpense`	$-52.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Cost reduction program and other charges	`OtherNoncashIncomeExpense`	$-52.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Cost reduction program and other charges	`OtherNoncashIncomeExpense`	$91.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Cost reduction program and other charges	`OtherNoncashIncomeExpense`	$91.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$2.87B	USD	3 Qtrs
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$2.87B	USD	3 Qtrs
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$959.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$959.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$2.87B	USD	3 Qtrs
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$2.87B	USD	3 Qtrs
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$960.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$960.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefitExcludingTaxActImpact`	$-308.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefitExcludingTaxActImpact`	$-308.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefitExcludingTaxActImpact`	$-172.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefitExcludingTaxActImpact`	$-172.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Share-based compensation	`AllocatedShareBasedCompensationExpense`	$120.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Share-based compensation	`AllocatedShareBasedCompensationExpense`	$120.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Share-based compensation	`AllocatedShareBasedCompensationExpense`	$102.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Share-based compensation	`AllocatedShareBasedCompensationExpense`	$102.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Accounts receivable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable`	$169.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Accounts receivable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable`	$169.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Accounts receivable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable`	$198.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Accounts receivable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable`	$198.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Inventory	`IncreaseDecreaseInInventories`	$125.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Inventory	`IncreaseDecreaseInInventories`	$125.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Inventory	`IncreaseDecreaseInInventories`	$-32.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Inventory	`IncreaseDecreaseInInventories`	$-32.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Prepaid and other current assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInPrepaidDeferredExpenseAndOtherAssets`	$-31.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Prepaid and other current assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInPrepaidDeferredExpenseAndOtherAssets`	$-31.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Prepaid and other current assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInPrepaidDeferredExpenseAndOtherAssets`	$62.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Prepaid and other current assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInPrepaidDeferredExpenseAndOtherAssets`	$62.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Payables and accruals	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilities`	$-378.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Payables and accruals	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilities`	$-378.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Payables and accruals	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilities`	$-268.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Payables and accruals	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilities`	$-268.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Contract assets and liabilities, net	`IncreaseDecreaseInContractWithCustomerAssetAndLiability`	$-4.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Contract assets and liabilities, net	`IncreaseDecreaseInContractWithCustomerAssetAndLiability`	$-4.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Contract assets and liabilities, net	`IncreaseDecreaseInContractWithCustomerAssetAndLiability`	$-310.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Contract assets and liabilities, net	`IncreaseDecreaseInContractWithCustomerAssetAndLiability`	$-310.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Pension contributions	`PensionContributions`	$29.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Pension contributions	`PensionContributions`	$29.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Pension contributions	`PensionContributions`	$35.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Pension contributions	`PensionContributions`	$35.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Long-term assets, liabilities and other	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingCapitalNet`	$323.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Long-term assets, liabilities and other	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingCapitalNet`	$323.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Long-term assets, liabilities and other	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingCapitalNet`	$140.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Long-term assets, liabilities and other	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingCapitalNet`	$140.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$6.61B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$6.61B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$6.58B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$6.58B	USD	3 Qtrs
Capital expenditures	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$2.64B	USD	3 Qtrs
Capital expenditures	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$2.64B	USD	3 Qtrs
Capital expenditures	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$3.25B	USD	3 Qtrs
Capital expenditures	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$3.25B	USD	3 Qtrs
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$842.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$842.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$175.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$175.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Divestitures, net of cash divested and asset sales	`ProceedsFromSalesOfBusinessAffiliateAndProductiveAssets`	$34.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Divestitures, net of cash divested and asset sales	`ProceedsFromSalesOfBusinessAffiliateAndProductiveAssets`	$34.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Divestitures, net of cash divested and asset sales	`ProceedsFromSalesOfBusinessAffiliateAndProductiveAssets`	$154.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Divestitures, net of cash divested and asset sales	`ProceedsFromSalesOfBusinessAffiliateAndProductiveAssets`	$154.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-3.27B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-3.27B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-3.44B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-3.44B	USD	3 Qtrs
Short-term debt borrowings (repayments) - net	`ProceedsFromRepaymentsOfShortTermDebt`	$-1.24B	USD	3 Qtrs
Short-term debt borrowings (repayments) - net	`ProceedsFromRepaymentsOfShortTermDebt`	$-1.24B	USD	3 Qtrs
Short-term debt borrowings (repayments) - net	`ProceedsFromRepaymentsOfShortTermDebt`	$-245.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Short-term debt borrowings (repayments) - net	`ProceedsFromRepaymentsOfShortTermDebt`	$-245.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Long-term debt borrowings	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfLongTermDebt`	$4.84B	USD	3 Qtrs
Long-term debt borrowings	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfLongTermDebt`	$4.84B	USD	3 Qtrs
Long-term debt borrowings	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfLongTermDebt`	$2.12B	USD	3 Qtrs
Long-term debt borrowings	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfLongTermDebt`	$2.12B	USD	3 Qtrs
Long-term debt repayments	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt`	$973.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Long-term debt repayments	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt`	$973.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Long-term debt repayments	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt`	$1.65B	USD	3 Qtrs
Long-term debt repayments	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt`	$1.65B	USD	3 Qtrs
Issuances of ordinary shares	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfCommonStock`	$28.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Issuances of ordinary shares	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfCommonStock`	$28.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Issuances of ordinary shares	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfCommonStock`	$25.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Issuances of ordinary shares	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfCommonStock`	$25.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Purchases of ordinary shares	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$2.92B	USD	3 Qtrs
Purchases of ordinary shares	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$2.92B	USD	3 Qtrs
Purchases of ordinary shares	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$3.15B	USD	3 Qtrs
Purchases of ordinary shares	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$3.15B	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash dividends - Linde plc shareholders	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$2.00B	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash dividends - Linde plc shareholders	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$2.00B	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash dividends - Linde plc shareholders	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$1.87B	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash dividends - Linde plc shareholders	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$1.87B	USD	3 Qtrs
Noncontrolling interest transactions and other	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-81.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Noncontrolling interest transactions and other	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-81.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Noncontrolling interest transactions and other	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-261.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Noncontrolling interest transactions and other	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-261.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-4.62B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-4.62B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-2.75B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-2.75B	USD	3 Qtrs
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$-56.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$-56.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$-74.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$-74.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Change in cash and cash equivalents	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$523.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Change in cash and cash equivalents	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$523.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Change in cash and cash equivalents	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$-1.54B	USD	3 Qtrs
Change in cash and cash equivalents	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$-1.54B	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning-of-period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$4.66B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning-of-period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$4.66B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning-of-period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$5.19B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning-of-period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$5.19B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning-of-period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$5.44B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning-of-period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$5.44B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning-of-period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$3.89B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning-of-period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$3.89B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents, end-of-period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$4.66B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents, end-of-period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$4.66B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents, end-of-period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$5.19B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents, end-of-period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$5.19B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents, end-of-period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$5.44B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents, end-of-period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$5.44B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents, end-of-period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$3.89B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents, end-of-period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$3.89B	USD	Point-in-time

Comprehensive Income 128 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
NET INCOME (INCLUDING NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS)	`ProfitLoss`	$4.76B	USD	3 Qtrs
NET INCOME (INCLUDING NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS)	`ProfitLoss`	$4.76B	USD	3 Qtrs
NET INCOME (INCLUDING NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS)	`ProfitLoss`	$1.60B	USD	1 Quarter
NET INCOME (INCLUDING NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS)	`ProfitLoss`	$1.60B	USD	1 Quarter
NET INCOME (INCLUDING NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS)	`ProfitLoss`	$4.97B	USD	3 Qtrs
NET INCOME (INCLUDING NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS)	`ProfitLoss`	$4.97B	USD	3 Qtrs
NET INCOME (INCLUDING NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS)	`ProfitLoss`	$1.60B	USD	1 Quarter
NET INCOME (INCLUDING NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS)	`ProfitLoss`	$1.60B	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossBeforeReclassificationAndTax`	$-772.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossBeforeReclassificationAndTax`	$-772.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossBeforeReclassificationAndTax`	$-639.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossBeforeReclassificationAndTax`	$-639.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossBeforeReclassificationAndTax`	$775.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossBeforeReclassificationAndTax`	$775.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossBeforeReclassificationAndTax`	$-249.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossBeforeReclassificationAndTax`	$-249.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Income taxes	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTranslationAdjustmentTax`	$-1.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income taxes	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTranslationAdjustmentTax`	$-1.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income taxes	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTranslationAdjustmentTax`	$-4.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Income taxes	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTranslationAdjustmentTax`	$-4.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Income taxes	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTranslationAdjustmentTax`	$-2.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Income taxes	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTranslationAdjustmentTax`	$-2.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Income taxes	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTranslationAdjustmentTax`	$2.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income taxes	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTranslationAdjustmentTax`	$2.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-245.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-245.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-771.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-771.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-637.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-637.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$773.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$773.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Retirement program remeasurements	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentBeforeReclassificationAdjustmentsAndTax`	$10.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Retirement program remeasurements	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentBeforeReclassificationAdjustmentsAndTax`	$10.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Retirement program remeasurements	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentBeforeReclassificationAdjustmentsAndTax`	$257.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Retirement program remeasurements	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentBeforeReclassificationAdjustmentsAndTax`	$257.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Retirement program remeasurements	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentBeforeReclassificationAdjustmentsAndTax`	$17.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Retirement program remeasurements	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentBeforeReclassificationAdjustmentsAndTax`	$17.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Retirement program remeasurements	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentBeforeReclassificationAdjustmentsAndTax`	$3.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Retirement program remeasurements	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentBeforeReclassificationAdjustmentsAndTax`	$3.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Reclassifications to net income	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeDefinedBenefitPlanReclassifiedToIncomeStatement`	$13.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Reclassifications to net income	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeDefinedBenefitPlanReclassifiedToIncomeStatement`	$13.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Reclassifications to net income	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeDefinedBenefitPlanReclassifiedToIncomeStatement`	$2.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Reclassifications to net income	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeDefinedBenefitPlanReclassifiedToIncomeStatement`	$2.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Reclassifications to net income	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeDefinedBenefitPlanReclassifiedToIncomeStatement`	$-4.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Reclassifications to net income	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeDefinedBenefitPlanReclassifiedToIncomeStatement`	$-4.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Reclassifications to net income	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeDefinedBenefitPlanReclassifiedToIncomeStatement`	$-3.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Reclassifications to net income	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeDefinedBenefitPlanReclassifiedToIncomeStatement`	$-3.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income taxes	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansTax`	$68.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Income taxes	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansTax`	$68.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Income taxes	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansTax`	$7.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Income taxes	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansTax`	$7.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Income taxes	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansTax`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Income taxes	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansTax`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Income taxes	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansTax`	$3.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income taxes	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansTax`	$3.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Funded status - retirement obligations	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-3.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Funded status - retirement obligations	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-3.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Funded status - retirement obligations	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$202.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Funded status - retirement obligations	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$202.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Funded status - retirement obligations	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$5.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Funded status - retirement obligations	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$5.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Funded status - retirement obligations	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$13.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Funded status - retirement obligations	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$13.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Current unrealized gain (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossBeforeReclassificationAndTax`	$-116.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Current unrealized gain (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossBeforeReclassificationAndTax`	$-116.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Current unrealized gain (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossBeforeReclassificationAndTax`	$-1.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Current unrealized gain (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossBeforeReclassificationAndTax`	$-1.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Current unrealized gain (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossBeforeReclassificationAndTax`	$-12.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Current unrealized gain (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossBeforeReclassificationAndTax`	$-12.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Current unrealized gain (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossBeforeReclassificationAndTax`	$-32.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Current unrealized gain (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossBeforeReclassificationAndTax`	$-32.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Reclassifications to net income	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossReclassificationBeforeTax`	$-6.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Reclassifications to net income	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossReclassificationBeforeTax`	$-6.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Reclassifications to net income	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossReclassificationBeforeTax`	$-2.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Reclassifications to net income	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossReclassificationBeforeTax`	$-2.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Reclassifications to net income	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossReclassificationBeforeTax`	$-6.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Reclassifications to net income	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossReclassificationBeforeTax`	$-6.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Reclassifications to net income	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossReclassificationBeforeTax`	$-13.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Reclassifications to net income	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossReclassificationBeforeTax`	$-13.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Income taxes	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossReclassificationTax`	$-1.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income taxes	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossReclassificationTax`	$-1.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income taxes	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossReclassificationTax`	$-1.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Income taxes	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossReclassificationTax`	$-1.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Income taxes	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossReclassificationTax`	$21.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Income taxes	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossReclassificationTax`	$21.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Income taxes	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossReclassificationTax`	$4.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income taxes	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossReclassificationTax`	$4.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Derivative instruments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax`	$-93.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Derivative instruments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax`	$-93.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Derivative instruments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Derivative instruments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Derivative instruments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax`	$-22.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Derivative instruments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax`	$-22.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Derivative instruments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax`	$4.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Derivative instruments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax`	$4.00M	USD	1 Quarter
TOTAL OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossIncludingPortionAttributabletoRedeemableNonControllingInterestNetofTax`	$-932.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
TOTAL OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossIncludingPortionAttributabletoRedeemableNonControllingInterestNetofTax`	$-932.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
TOTAL OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossIncludingPortionAttributabletoRedeemableNonControllingInterestNetofTax`	$764.00M	USD	1 Quarter
TOTAL OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossIncludingPortionAttributabletoRedeemableNonControllingInterestNetofTax`	$764.00M	USD	1 Quarter
TOTAL OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossIncludingPortionAttributabletoRedeemableNonControllingInterestNetofTax`	$-250.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
TOTAL OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossIncludingPortionAttributabletoRedeemableNonControllingInterestNetofTax`	$-250.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
TOTAL OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossIncludingPortionAttributabletoRedeemableNonControllingInterestNetofTax`	$-790.00M	USD	1 Quarter
TOTAL OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossIncludingPortionAttributabletoRedeemableNonControllingInterestNetofTax`	$-790.00M	USD	1 Quarter
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (INCLUDING NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS)	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$4.72B	USD	3 Qtrs
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (INCLUDING NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS)	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$4.72B	USD	3 Qtrs
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (INCLUDING NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS)	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$811.00M	USD	1 Quarter
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (INCLUDING NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS)	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$811.00M	USD	1 Quarter
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (INCLUDING NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS)	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.83B	USD	3 Qtrs
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (INCLUDING NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS)	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.83B	USD	3 Qtrs
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (INCLUDING NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS)	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$2.37B	USD	1 Quarter
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (INCLUDING NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS)	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$2.37B	USD	1 Quarter
Less: noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$23.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Less: noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$23.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Less: noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$71.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Less: noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$71.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Less: noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$132.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Less: noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$132.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Less: noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$82.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Less: noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$82.00M	USD	1 Quarter
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - LINDE PLC	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$2.29B	USD	1 Quarter
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - LINDE PLC	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$2.29B	USD	1 Quarter
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - LINDE PLC	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$4.59B	USD	3 Qtrs
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - LINDE PLC	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$4.59B	USD	3 Qtrs
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - LINDE PLC	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$3.76B	USD	3 Qtrs
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - LINDE PLC	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$3.76B	USD	3 Qtrs
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - LINDE PLC	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$788.00M	USD	1 Quarter
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - LINDE PLC	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$788.00M	USD	1 Quarter

Data is extracted from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings. Values shown are as reported in the filing.