Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 1,050	$ 1,456
Short-term investments	0	250
Accounts receivable - less allowance for doubtful accounts (2011 - $229; 2010 - $162)	4,878	3,942
Inventories, net	3,222	2,594
Deferred income taxes	251	234
Other current assets	396	231
Total current assets	9,797	8,707
Property, plant and equipment - less accumulated depreciation (2011 - $5,251; 2010 - $4,367)	7,415	6,310
Goodwill	5,956	5,869
Intangible assets, net	1,143	1,569
Other assets	536	531
Total assets	24,847	22,986
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable	1,810	1,496
Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt	224	331
Accrued employee compensation	704	589
Income taxes payable	289	219
Other accrued liabilities	475	504
Total current liabilities	3,502	3,139
Long-term debt	3,845	3,554
Deferred income taxes and other tax liabilities	810	1,360
Liabilities for pensions and other postretirement benefits	578	483
Other liabilities	148	164
Commitments and contingencies
Equity:
Common stock, one dollar par value(shares authorized - 750; issued and outstanding:2011 - 437; 2010 - 432)	437	432
Capital in excess of par value	7,303	7,005
Retained earnings	8,561	7,083
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(555)	(420)
Baker Hughes stockholder's equity	15,746	14,100
Noncontrolling interests	218	186
Total equity	15,964	14,286
Total liabilities and equity	$ 24,847	$ 22,986