| Cover Page | Dec. 11, 2019 |
| Cover page. | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Dec. 11, 2019 |
| Entity Registrant Name | METHODE ELECTRONICS, INC. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000065270 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 0-2816 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 36-2090085 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 8750 West Bryn Mawr Avenue |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Chicago |
| Entity Address, State or Province | IL |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 60631 |
| City Area Code | 708 |
| Local Phone Number | 867-6777 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, $0.50 par value |
| Trading Symbol | MEI |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
