Consolidated Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net loss	$ (912)	$ (190)	$ (1,893)	$ (783)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustments during the period	(25)	81	40	(91)
Pension and other postretirement benefits, net of tax	12	(6)	14	1
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(13)	75	54	(90)
Comprehensive loss	(925)	(115)	(1,839)	(873)
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	1	2	1	6
Comprehensive loss attributable to Baker Hughes	$ (924)	$ (113)	$ (1,838)	$ (867)