Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net loss	$ (836)	$ (83)	$ (744)	$ (702)
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	7	10	12	19
Net loss attributable to Baker Hughes Holdings LLC	(843)	(93)	(756)	(721)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(170)	158	(153)	107
Cash flow hedges	0	(16)	1	(11)
Benefit plans	24	50	32	53
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(146)	192	(120)	149
Less: Other comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	(1)	0	(2)	0
Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Baker Hughes Holdings LLC	(145)	192	(118)	149
Comprehensive income (loss)	(982)	109	(864)	(553)
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	6	10	10	19
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Baker Hughes Holdings LLC	$ (988)	$ 99	$ (874)	$ (572)