| Document and Entity Information | Aug. 12, 2020 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Entity Registrant Name | ROPER TECHNOLOGIES INC |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000882835 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Aug. 12, 2020 |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 1-12273 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 51-0263969 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 6901 Professional Pkway. East |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | 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 |
| Security 12b Title | Common Stock, $0.01 Par Value |
| Trading Symbol | ROP |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
