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Shareholder Report
 6 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2024
USD ($)
Holding
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Document Type N-CSRS
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Registrant Name BNY Mellon Sustainable U.S. Equity Fund, Inc.
Entity Central Index Key 0000030167
Entity Investment Company Type N-1A
Document Period End Date Nov. 30, 2024
C000000149 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name BNY Mellon Sustainable U.S. Equity Fund, Inc.
Class Name Class A
Trading Symbol DTCAX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about BNY Mellon Sustainable U.S. Equity Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) for the period of June 1, 2024 to November 30, 2024.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at bny.com/investments/literaturecenter. You can also request this information by calling 1-800-373-9387 (inside the U.S. only) or by sending an e-mail request to info@bny.com.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-373-9387
Additional Information Email info@bny.com
Additional Information Website bny.com/investments/literaturecenter
Expenses [Text Block]
What were the Fund’s costs for the last six months ?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Share Class Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class A* $51 0.95%**
*
During the period, fees were waived and/or expenses reimbursed pursuant to an agreement with the Fund’s investment adviser, BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. If this agreement is not extended in the future, expenses could be higher.
**
Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 51 [1]
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.95% [1],[2]
Net Assets $ 501,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 45
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 12.77%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY FUND STATISTICS (AS OF 11/30/24 )

Fund Size (Millions)
Number of Holdings
Portfolio Turnover
$501 45 12.77%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio Holdings (as of 11/30/24 )
Top Ten Holdings (Based on Net Assets) *
Graphical Representation - Top N Holdings Chart
* Excludes money market funds or other short-term securities held for the investment of cash and cash collateral for securities loaned, if any.
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Largest Holdings [Text Block]
Top Ten Holdings (Based on Net Assets) *
Graphical Representation - Top N Holdings Chart
* Excludes money market funds or other short-term securities held for the investment of cash and cash collateral for securities loaned, if any.
C000000151 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name BNY Mellon Sustainable U.S. Equity Fund, Inc.
Class Name Class C
Trading Symbol DTCCX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about BNY Mellon Sustainable U.S. Equity Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) for the period of June 1, 2024 to November 30, 2024.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at bny.com/investments/literaturecenter. You can also request this information by calling 1-800-373-9387 (inside the U.S. only) or by sending an e-mail request to info@bny.com.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-373-9387
Additional Information Email info@bny.com
Additional Information Website bny.com/investments/literaturecenter
Expenses [Text Block]
What were the Fund’s costs for the last six months ?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Share Class Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class C* $90 1.70%**
*
During the period, fees were waived and/or expenses reimbursed pursuant to an agreement with the Fund’s investment adviser, BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. If this agreement is not extended in the future, expenses could be higher.
**
Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 90 [3]
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.70% [3],[4]
Net Assets $ 501,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 45
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 12.77%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY FUND STATISTICS (AS OF 11/30/24 )

Fund Size (Millions)
Number of Holdings
Portfolio Turnover
$501 45 12.77%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio Holdings (as of 11/30/24 )
Top Ten Holdings (Based on Net Assets) *
Graphical Representation - Top N Holdings Chart
* Excludes money market funds or other short-term securities held for the investment of cash and cash collateral for securities loaned, if any.
TSR - Allocation 1 - Image
Largest Holdings [Text Block]
Top Ten Holdings (Based on Net Assets) *
Graphical Representation - Top N Holdings Chart
* Excludes money market funds or other short-term securities held for the investment of cash and cash collateral for securities loaned, if any.
C000000152 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name BNY Mellon Sustainable U.S. Equity Fund, Inc.
Class Name Class I
Trading Symbol DRTCX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about BNY Mellon Sustainable U.S. Equity Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) for the period of June 1, 2024 to November 30, 2024.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at bny.com/investments/literaturecenter. You can also request this information by calling 1-800-373-9387 (inside the U.S. only) or by sending an e-mail request to info@bny.com.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-373-9387
Additional Information Email info@bny.com
Additional Information Website bny.com/investments/literaturecenter
Expenses [Text Block]
What were the Fund’s costs for the last six months ?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Share Class Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class I $37 0.69%*
*
Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 37
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.69% [5]
Net Assets $ 501,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 45
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 12.77%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY FUND STATISTICS (AS OF 11/30/24 )

Fund Size (Millions)
Number of Holdings
Portfolio Turnover
$501 45 12.77%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio Holdings (as of 11/30/24 )
Top Ten Holdings (Based on Net Assets) *
Graphical Representation - Top N Holdings Chart
* Excludes money market funds or other short-term securities held for the investment of cash and cash collateral for securities loaned, if any.
TSR - Allocation 1 - Image
Largest Holdings [Text Block]
Top Ten Holdings (Based on Net Assets) *
Graphical Representation - Top N Holdings Chart
* Excludes money market funds or other short-term securities held for the investment of cash and cash collateral for securities loaned, if any.
C000174003 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name BNY Mellon Sustainable U.S. Equity Fund, Inc.
Class Name Class Y
Trading Symbol DTCYX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about BNY Mellon Sustainable U.S. Equity Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) for the period of June 1, 2024 to November 30, 2024.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at bny.com/investments/literaturecenter. You can also request this information by calling 1-800-373-9387 (inside the U.S. only) or by sending an e-mail request to info@bny.com.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-373-9387
Additional Information Email info@bny.com
Additional Information Website bny.com/investments/literaturecenter
Expenses [Text Block]
What were the Fund’s costs for the last six months ?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Share Class Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class Y* $37 0.70%**
*
During the period, fees were waived and/or expenses reimbursed pursuant to an agreement with the Fund’s investment adviser, BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. If this agreement is not extended in the future, expenses could be higher.
**
Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 37 [6]
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.70% [6],[7]
Net Assets $ 501,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 45
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 12.77%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY FUND STATISTICS (AS OF 11/30/24 )

Fund Size (Millions)
Number of Holdings
Portfolio Turnover
$501 45 12.77%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio Holdings (as of 11/30/24 )
Top Ten Holdings (Based on Net Assets) *
Graphical Representation - Top N Holdings Chart
* Excludes money market funds or other short-term securities held for the investment of cash and cash collateral for securities loaned, if any.
TSR - Allocation 1 - Image
Largest Holdings [Text Block]
Top Ten Holdings (Based on Net Assets) *
Graphical Representation - Top N Holdings Chart
* Excludes money market funds or other short-term securities held for the investment of cash and cash collateral for securities loaned, if any.
C000000154 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name BNY Mellon Sustainable U.S. Equity Fund, Inc.
Class Name Class Z
Trading Symbol DRTHX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about BNY Mellon Sustainable U.S. Equity Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) for the period of June 1, 2024 to November 30, 2024.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at bny.com/investments/literaturecenter. You can also request this information by calling 1-800-373-9387 (inside the U.S. only) or by sending an e-mail request to info@bny.com.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-373-9387
Additional Information Email info@bny.com
Additional Information Website bny.com/investments/literaturecenter
Expenses [Text Block]
What were the Fund’s costs for the last six months ?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Share Class Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class Z $40 0.75%*
*
Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 40
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.75% [8]
Net Assets $ 501,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 45
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 12.77%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY FUND STATISTICS (AS OF 11/30/24 )

Fund Size (Millions)
Number of Holdings
Portfolio Turnover
$501 45 12.77%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio Holdings (as of 11/30/24 )
Top Ten Holdings (Based on Net Assets) *
Graphical Representation - Top N Holdings Chart
* Excludes money market funds or other short-term securities held for the investment of cash and cash collateral for securities loaned, if any.
TSR - Allocation 1 - Image
Largest Holdings [Text Block]
Top Ten Holdings (Based on Net Assets) *
Graphical Representation - Top N Holdings Chart
* Excludes money market funds or other short-term securities held for the investment of cash and cash collateral for securities loaned, if any.
[1] During the period, fees were waived and/or expenses reimbursed pursuant to an agreement with the Fund’s investment adviser, BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. If this agreement is not extended in the future, expenses could be higher.
[2] Annualized.
[3] During the period, fees were waived and/or expenses reimbursed pursuant to an agreement with the Fund’s investment adviser, BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. If this agreement is not extended in the future, expenses could be higher.
[4] Annualized.
[5] Annualized.
[6] During the period, fees were waived and/or expenses reimbursed pursuant to an agreement with the Fund’s investment adviser, BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. If this agreement is not extended in the future, expenses could be higher.
[7] Annualized.
[8] Annualized.