Supplemental Cost Information (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Supplemental Cost Information [Abstract]

Operating Leases of Lessee Disclosure

(In millions)		2013		2012		2011
GE	$	1,220	$	1,134	$	958
GECC		428		539		592
		1,648		1,673		1,550
Eliminations		(135)		(142)		(165)
Total	$	1,513	$	1,531	$	1,385

Rental Expenses Under Operating Leases for Next Five Years

(In millions)		2014		2015		2016		2017		2018
GE	$	660	$	581	$	523	$	440	$	354
GECC		253		213		185		153		113
		913		794		708		593		467
Eliminations		(59)		(42)		(34)		(24)		(16)
Total	$	854	$	752	$	674	$	569	$	451