Document and Entity Information
Document and Entity Information | Dec. 15, 2020 | Apr. 13, 2020 |
Cover [Abstract] | ||
Document Type | 8-K | |
Document Period End Date | Dec. 15, 2020 | |
Entity File Number | 001-13595 | |
Entity Registrant Name | Mettler Toledo International Inc | |
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE | |
Entity Tax Identification Number | 13-3668641 | |
Entity Address, Address Line One | 1900 Polaris Parkway | |
Entity Address, City or Town | Columbus | |
Entity Address, State or Province | OH | |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 43240 | |
City Area Code | 614 | |
Local Phone Number | 438-4511 | |
Written Communications | false | |
Soliciting Material | false | |
Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false | |
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false | |
Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, $0.01 par value | |
Trading Symbol | MTD | |
Security Exchange Name | NYSE | |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false | |
Entity Central Index Key | 0001037646 | |
Amendment Flag | false |