Financial Instruments (Textual) [Abstract]
Financial instruments.
Debt, fair value
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure
Debt, carrying amount
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
EARNINGS PER SHARE
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Pensions and other postretirement benefits
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net of Tax
Net gain on hedge transactions
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cumulative Changes in Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges, Effect Net of Tax
Total accumulated other comprehensive loss attributable to Baker Hughes
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Weighted average common shares outstanding for basic EPS
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Effect of dilutive securities - stock plans
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Share-based Payment Arrangements
Adjusted weighted average common shares outstanding for diluted EPS
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table]
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, by Antidilutive Securities [Axis]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, by Antidilutive Securities [Axis]
Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain]
Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Future potentially dilutive shares excluded from diluted EPS:
Earnings Per Share, Diluted, Other Disclosures [Abstract]
Options with an exercise price greater than the average market price for the period
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Domain]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Domain]
U.S. Pension Plans [Member]
U.S. Pension Plans [Member]
U.S. Pension Plans [Member]
Non-U.S. Pension Plans [Member]
Non-U.S Pension Plans [Member]
Non-U.S Pension Plans [Member]
Other Postretirement Benefits [Member]
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Components of net periodic benefit cost [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract]
Service cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost
Interest cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost
Expected return on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return on Plan Assets
Amortization of prior service benefit
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit)
Amortization of net loss
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Gains (Losses)
Benefit settlement
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefits Paid
Net periodic cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Components of net periodic cost
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]
Changes in the fair value of assets using level 3 inputs
Defined Benefit Plan Fair Value Level Three RollForward [Table Text Block]
Defined Benefit Plan Fair Value Level Three RollForward [Table Text Block]
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Allowance for doubtful accounts
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current
Accumulated depreciation
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Statement, Scenario [Axis]
Statement, Scenario [Axis]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
INCOME TAX
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS [Abstract]
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS [Abstract]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Axis]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Axis]
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Name [Domain]
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Name [Domain]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation Disclosures [Abstract]
Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation Disclosures [Abstract]
Revenue
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Revenue
Income before income taxes
Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax
Income taxes
Discontinued Operation, Tax Effect of Discontinued Operation
Income from discontinued operations
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Balance Sheet Disclosures [Abstract]
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Balance Sheet Disclosures [Abstract]
Assets [Abstract]
Assets of Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation [Abstract]
Total current assets
Assets of Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Current
Property, plant and equipment, net
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Property, Plant, and Equipment, Net
Goodwill
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Goodwill
Other assets
Assets of Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Noncurrent
Assets of discontinued operations
Assets of Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation
Liabilities [Abstract]
Liabilities of Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation [Abstract]
Accounts payable
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Accounts Payable
Other Liabilities
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Liabilities
Liabilities of discontinued operations
Liabilities of Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Note [Text Block]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Off-balance sheet arrangements related to letters of credit and other bank issued guarantees, total
Off Balance Sheet Arrangements
Off-balance sheet arrangements related to letters of credit and other bank issued guarantees, total.
Income Statement Additional Disclosures by Discontinued Operations [Table Text Block]
Income Statement Additional Disclosures by Discontinued Operations [Table Text Block]
Schedule addressing individual disposal groups, including those classified as components of the entity (discontinued operations). May include the facts and circumstances leading to the expected or completed disposal or to changes in the plan of sale, manner and timing of disposal, the gain (loss) recognized in the income statement and the income statement caption that includes that gain (loss), amounts of revenues and pretax profit or loss reported as a discontinued operation.
Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Discontinued Operations [Table Text Block]
Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Discontinued Operations [Table Text Block]
Schedule addressing individual disposal groups, including those classified as components of the entity (discontinued operations). Includes the classification and carrying value of the assets and liabilities comprising the disposal group, and the segment in which the disposal group was reported.
INTANGIBLE ASSETS Textual [Abstract]
INTANGIBLE ASSETS Textual [Abstract]
Minimum estimated useful lives of intangible assets
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Useful Life, Minimum
Maximum estimated useful lives of intangible assets
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Useful Life, Maximum
Amortization expense for intangible assets included in net income
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense
Estimated amortization expense for the remainder of fiscal year
Future Amortization Expense, Remainder of Fiscal Year
Estimated amortization expense for the year 2013
Future Amortization Expense, Year One
Estimated amortization expense for the year 2014
Future Amortization Expense, Year Two
Estimated amortization expense for the year 2015
Future Amortization Expense, Year Three
Estimated amortization expense for the year 2016
Future Amortization Expense, Year Four
Estimated amortization expense for the year 2017
Future Amortization Expense, Year Five
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
inventory,NetOfReserves [Table]
inventory,NetOfReserves [Table]
inventory,NetOfReserves [Table]
Inventory,NetOfReserves [Axis]
Inventory,NetOfReserves [Axis]
Inventory,NetOfReserves [Axis]
Inventory,NetOfReserves [Domain]
Inventory,NetOfReserves [Domain]
Inventory,NetOfReserves [Domain]
inventory,Netof Reserves [Line Items]
inventory,Netof Reserves [Line Items]
inventory,Netof Reserves [Line Items]
Inventories, net of reserves [Abstract]
Inventory, Net, Items Net of Reserve Alternative [Abstract]
Finished goods
Inventory, Finished Goods, Net of Reserves
Work in process
Inventory, Work in Process, Net of Reserves
Raw materials
Inventory, Raw Materials, Net of Reserves
Total
Inventory, Net
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
SEGMENT INFORMATION
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Statement, Equity Components [Axis]
Statement, Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Cash dividends per share
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]
Intangible assets description
Schedule of Definite Lived and Indefinite Lived Intangible [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Definite Lived and Indefinite Lived Intangible.
Segment Reporting Information, Additional Information [Abstract]
Segment Reclassification [Table]
Segment Reclassification [Table]
Segment Reclassification [Table]
Segment Reclassification [Axis]
Segment Reclassification [Axis]
Segment Reclassification [Axis]
Segment [Domain]
Segment [Domain]
Impact on Revenue [Member]
Impact on Revenue [Member]
revenue impact [Member]
Impact on Profit Before Tax [Member]
Impact on Profit Before Tax [Member]
Impact on Profit Before Tax [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number Of Reportable Segment
Number Of Reportable Segment
Number of reportable segment.
Decrease in segment revenue due to segment reclassification
Revenue, Net
INTAGIBLE ASSETS
Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Finite-Lived and Indefinite Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table]
Schedule of Finite-Lived and Indefinite Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Technology [Member]
Technology [Member]
Technology.
Contract-based [Member]
Contract-based [Member]
Contract based.
Trade names [Member]
Trade Name [Member]
Trade Name.
Customer relationships [Member]
Customer Relationships [Member]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
In-process research and development [Member]
In Process Research And Development [Member]
In-process research and development.
Schedule Of Finite Lived Intangible Assets By Major Class [Line Items]
Schedule Of Finite Lived Intangible Assets By Major Class [Line Items]
Schedule Of Finite Lived Intangible Assets By Major Class.
Finite lived intangible assets description [Abstract]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract]
Intangible assets, Gross carrying amount
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Intangible assets, Less: Accumulated Amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Abstract]
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]
Intangible assets, Gross carrying amount
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)
Intangible assets, Less: Accumulated Amortization
Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets Accumulated Amortization
Indefinite lived intangible assets accumulated amortization.
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Net
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets
Finite and Indefinite lived intangible assets [Abstract]
Total
Intangible Assets Gross Carrying Amount
Intangible assets gross carrying amount total.
Intangible assets, net
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Document Information [Table]
Document Information, Document [Axis]
Document Information, Document [Axis]
Document [Domain]
Document [Domain]
Document Information [Line Items]
Document Information [Line Items]
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Document and entity information.
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Document Type
Document Type
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
INVENTORIES
Inventory Disclosure [Text Block]
Income Statement [Abstract]
Revenue:
Revenues [Abstract]
Sales
Sales Revenue, Goods, Net
Services
Sales Revenue, Services, Net
Total revenue
Costs and expenses:
Costs and Expenses [Abstract]
Cost of sales
Cost of Goods Sold
Cost of services
Cost of Services
Research and engineering
Research and Development Expense
Marketing, general and administrative
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Total costs and expenses
Costs and Expenses
Operating income
Operating Income (Loss)
Interest expense, net
Interest Expense
Loss on early extinguishment of debt
Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt
Income taxes
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Income from continuing operations
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax
Net income
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net income attributable to Baker Hughes
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Amounts attributable to Baker Hughes:
Income Amounts Attributable to Parent, Disclosures [Abstract]
Income from continuing operations
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Attributable to Parent
Income from discontinued operations
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Basic earnings per share:
Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract]
Income from continuing operations
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Basic Share
Income from discontinued operations
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Basic Share
Basic earnings per share attributable to Baker Hughes
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Diluted earnings per share:
Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract]
Income from continuing operations
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Diluted Share
Income from discontinued operations
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Diluted Share
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Baker Hughes
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Income from continuing operations
Adjustments to reconcile income from continuing operations to net cash flows from operating activities:
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Benefit for deferred income taxes
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Gain on disposal of assets
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Assets
Stock-based compensation cost
Share-based Compensation
Loss on early extinguishment of debt
Provision for doubtful accounts
Provision for Doubtful Accounts
Loss on impairment of assets
Asset Impairment Charges
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Accounts receivable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable
Inventories
Increase (Decrease) in Inventories
Accounts payable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable, Trade
Accrued employee compensation and other accrued liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Compensation
Income taxes payable
Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes Payable
Other operating items, net
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets and Liabilities, Net
Net cash flows from continuing operations
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations
Net cash flows from discontinued operations
Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Discontinued Operations
Net cash flows from operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Cash flows from investing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Expenditures for capital assets
Payments to Acquire Productive Assets
Proceeds from maturities of short-term investments
Proceeds from Maturities, Prepayments and Calls of Short-term Investments
Proceeds from disposal of assets
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment
Other investing items, net
Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities
Net cash flows from continuing operations
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations
Net cash flows from discontinued operations
Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Discontinued Operations
Net cash flows from investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Net proceeds (payments) of commercial paper and other short-term debt
Proceeds from (Repayments of) Short-term Debt
Net proceeds of long-term debt
Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt
Repayment of long-term debt
Repayments of Long-term Debt
Proceeds from termination of interest rate swap agreements
Proceeds from Hedge, Financing Activities
Proceeds from issuance of common stock
Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock
Dividends paid
Payments of Dividends, Common Stock
Purchase of noncontrolling interest
Payments to Acquire Additional Interest in Subsidiaries
Other financing items, net
Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities
Net cash flows from financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
Supplemental cash flows disclosures:
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Income taxes paid, net of refunds
Income Taxes Paid, Net
Interest paid
Interest Paid
Supplemental disclosure of noncash investing activities:
Cash Flow, Noncash Investing and Financing Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Capital expenditures included in accounts payable
Capital Expenditures Incurred but Not yet Paid
Nature of Operations
Nature Of Operations [Policy Text Block]
Nature of Operations.
Basis of Presentation
Basis Of Presentation [Policy Text Block]
Basis of Presentation Policy.
New Accounting Standards Updates
New Accounting Standards Updates [Policy Text Block]
New Accounting Standards Updates.
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Disclosure [Text Block]
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Disclosure [Text Block]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
ConsolidatedStatementsOfComprehensiveIncome [Abstract]
ConsolidatedStatementsOfComprehensiveIncome [Abstract]
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Statement of Income and Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Foreign currency translation adjustments during the period
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Pension and other postretirement benefits
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax
Net gain on hedge transactions
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Comprehensive income
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Baker Hughes
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Statement, Geographical [Axis]
Statement, Geographical [Axis]
Segment, Geographical [Domain]
Segment, Geographical [Domain]
North America [Member]
North America [Member]
North America.
Latin America [Member]
Latin America [Member]
Latin America.
Europe / Africa / Russia Caspian [Member]
Segment, Geographical, Groups of Countries, Group One [Member]
Middle East / Asia Pacific [Member]
Segment, Geographical, Groups of Countries, Group Two [Member]
Statement, Business Segments [Axis]
Statement, Business Segments [Axis]
Industrial Services [Member]
Industrial Services and Other [Member]
Industrial Services and Other.
Total Operations [Member]
Operating Segments [Member]
Corporate and Other [Member]
Corporate and Other [Member]
Corporate and other.
Interest Expense, net [Member]
Interest Expense, net [Member]
Interest Expense, net [Member]
Loss On early extinguishment of debt [Member]
Loss On Early Extinguishment Of Debt [Member]
Loss On Early Extinguishment Of Debt [Member]
Summarized financial information [Abstract]
Segment Reporting Information, Income (Loss) before Income Taxes [Abstract]
Revenue
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]
ASSETS
Assets [Abstract]
Current Assets:
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Accounts receivable - less allowance for doubtful accounts (2012 - $255; 2011 - $226)
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current
Inventories, net
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Current
Other current assets
Other Assets, Current
Assets of discontinued operations
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Property, plant and equipment - less accumulated depreciation (2012 - $5,961; 2011 - $5,192)
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Goodwill
Goodwill
Intangible assets, net
Other assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Total assets
Assets
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Current Liabilities:
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt
Short-term Debt
Accrued employee compensation
Employee-related Liabilities, Current
Income taxes payable
Accrued Income Taxes, Current
Other accrued liabilities
Other Accrued Liabilities, Current
Liabilities of Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Long-term debt
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities
Deferred income taxes and other tax liabilities
Deferred Income Taxes and Other Tax Liabilities, Noncurrent
Liabilities for pensions and other postretirement benefits
Pension and Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans, Liabilities, Noncurrent
Other liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Commitments and contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies
Equity:
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Common stock
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Capital in excess of par value
Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock
Retained earnings
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Baker Hughes stockholder's equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Noncontrolling interests
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Total equity
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Total liabilities and equity
Liabilities and Equity
Common Stock
Common Stock [Member]
Capital in Excess of Par Value
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Retained Earnings
Retained Earnings [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Noncontrolling Interests
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Stockholders' Equity
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Beginning Balance
Comprehensive Income:
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Net income
Other comprehensive income
Activity related to stock plans
Stock Issued During Period, Value, New Issues
Stock-based compensation cost
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition
Cash dividends ($0.45 per share)
Dividends, Common Stock, Cash
Net activity related to noncontrolling interests
Noncontrolling Interest, Period Increase (Decrease)
Balance
Inventories, net of reserves
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]
Effective Income Tax Rate, Continuing Operations
Effective Income Tax Rate, Continuing Operations
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate
Number of shares used for calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share
Schedule of Weighted Average Number of Shares [Table Text Block]
Summarized financial information
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS [Abstract]
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS [Abstract]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets by Measurement [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets by Measurement [Axis]
Fair Value Plan Asset Measurement [Domain]
Fair Value Plan Asset Measurement [Domain]
U.S. Private Equity Fund [Member]
Private Equity Funds, Domestic [Member]
U.S. Property Fund [Member]
U S Property Fund [Member]
U.S. Property Fund.
U.S. Hedge Funds [Member]
U.S. Hedge Funds [Member]
U.S. Hedge Funds [Member]
Non-U.S. Property Fund [Member]
Non U S Property Fund [Member]
Non-U.S. Property Fund.
Non-U.S. Insurance Contracts [Member]
Non U S Insurance Contracts [Member]
Non-U.S. Insurance Contracts.
Changes in the fair value of assets using level 3 inputs [Abstract]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of period
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Value
Unrealized gains
Unrealized Gains in Fair Value Rollforward
Unrealized gains in fair value roll forward that are not included in earnings but for disclosure purposes only
Unrealized losses
Unrealized Loss in Fair Value Rollforward
Unrealized loss in fair value roll forward that are not included in earnings but for disclosure purposes only.
Purchases
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Purchases
Fair value of plan assets at end of period