Cover Page
Cover Page | May 15, 2020 | Apr. 03, 2020 |
Cover [Abstract] | ||
Document Type | 8-K | |
Document Period End Date | May 15, 2020 | |
Entity Registrant Name | LEGGETT & PLATT, INC | |
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | MO | |
Entity File Number | 001-07845 | |
Entity Tax Identification Number | 44-0324630 | |
Entity Address, Address Line One | No. 1 Leggett Road, | |
Entity Address, City or Town | Carthage, | |
Entity Address, State or Province | MO | |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 64836 | |
City Area Code | 417 | |
Local Phone Number | 358-8131 | |
Written Communications | false | |
Soliciting Material | false | |
Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false | |
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false | |
Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, $.01 par value | |
Trading Symbol | LEG | |
Security Exchange Name | NYSE | |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false | |
Amendment Flag | false | |
Entity Central Index Key | 0000058492 |