Document and Entity Information
| Document and Entity Information | Jun. 06, 2022 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Entity Registrant Name | PARKER HANNIFIN CORP |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000076334 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Jun. 6, 2022 |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | OH |
| Entity File Number | 1-4982 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 34-0451060 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 6035 Parkland Boulevard |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Cleveland |
| Entity Address, State or Province | OH |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 44124-4141 |
| City Area Code | (216) |
| Local Phone Number | 896-3000 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Security 12b Title | Common Shares, $.50 par value |
| Trading Symbol | PH |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |