Supplementary Information - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($)
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Fixed assets receivable in lieu of accounts receivable	$ 200

Fixed assets receivable in lieu of accounts receivable.

No definition available.

Name:	slb_FixedAssetsReceivableInLieuOfAccountsReceivable
Namespace Prefix:	slb_
Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:	debit
Period Type:	instant