| Document and Entity Information | Oct. 08, 2020 |
| Document And Entity Information [Line Items] | |
| Entity Registrant Name | Fortive Corp |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001659166 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Oct. 8, 2020 |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-37654 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 47-5654583 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 6920 Seaway Blvd |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Everett |
| Entity Address, State or Province | WA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 98203 |
| City Area Code | (425) |
| Local Phone Number | 446-5000 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Common Stock [Member] | |
| Document And Entity Information [Line Items] | |
| Security 12b Title | Common stock, par value $0.01 per share |
| Trading Symbol | FTV |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Series A Preferred Stock [Member] | |
| Document And Entity Information [Line Items] | |
| Security 12b Title | 5% Mandatory convertible preferred stock, Series A, par value $0.01 per share |
| Trading Symbol | FTV. PRA |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
