| Cover | Oct. 08, 2021 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Oct. 8, 2021 |
| Entity Registrant Name | ROPER TECHNOLOGIES INC |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000882835 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 1-12273 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 51-0263969 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 6901 Professional Parkway, Suite 200 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Sarasota, |
| Entity Address, State or Province | FL |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 34240 |
| City Area Code | 941 |
| Local Phone Number | 556-2601 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, $0.01 Par Value |
| Trading Symbol | ROP |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
