| Document and Entity Information | Jan. 23, 2025 |
| Document And Entity Information [Line Items] | |
| Entity Registrant Name | Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000002969 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Jan. 23, 2025 |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-04534 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 23-1274455 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 1940 Air Products Boulevard |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Allentown |
| Entity Address, State or Province | PA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 18106-5500 |
| City Area Code | (610) |
| Local Phone Number | 481-4911 |
| 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 $1.00 per share |
| Trading Symbol | APD |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| M 1.000 Euro Notes Due 20254 [Member] | |
| Document And Entity Information [Line Items] | |
| Security 12b Title | 1.000% Euro Notes due 2025 |
| Trading Symbol | APD25 |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| M 0.500 Euro Notes Due 20281 [Member] | |
| Document And Entity Information [Line Items] | |
| Security 12b Title | 0.500% Euro Notes due 2028 |
| Trading Symbol | APD28 |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| M 0.800 Euro Notes Due 20322 [Member] | |
| Document And Entity Information [Line Items] | |
| Security 12b Title | 0.800% Euro Notes due 2032 |
| Trading Symbol | APD32 |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| M 4.000 Euro Notes Due 20353 [Member] | |
| Document And Entity Information [Line Items] | |
| Security 12b Title | 4.000% Euro Notes due 2035 |
| Trading Symbol | APD35 |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
