Exchange [Domain]
New York Stock Exchange, Inc [Member]
Entity [Domain]
Instrument [Domain]
GE [Member]
Entity Listings [Line Items]
Trading SymbolGE
Entity Listing, PrimaryYes
Entity Listing, ForeignNo
Entity Listing, DescriptionCommon stock, par value $0.06 per share
Entity Listing, Security Trading CurrencyUSD
Entity Listing, Par Value Per Share0.06