| Document and Entity Information | Jul. 12, 2021 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Entity Registrant Name | Fortive Corp |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001659166 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Jul. 12, 2021 |
| 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 |
| Security 12b Title | Common stock, par value $0.01 per share |
| Trading Symbol | FTV |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
