10-K Filing

GENERAL MILLS INC CIK: 40704 FY 2024

Filing Information

Form Type	10-K
Accession Number	`0001193125-24-168943`
Period End Date	20240531
Filing Date	20240626
Fiscal Year	2024
Fiscal Period	FY
XBRL Instance	d764890d10k_htm.xml

Filing Contents

This filing contains the following financial statements:

Balance Sheet 140 Income Statement 166 Cash Flow Statement 238 Stockholders Equity 90 Comprehensive Income 66

Balance Sheet 140 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Common stock, shares issued	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	754.60M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares issued	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	754.60M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares issued	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	754.60M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares issued	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	754.60M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares issued	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	754.60M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares issued	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	754.60M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, par value	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.10	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, par value	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.10	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$418.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$418.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, par value	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.10	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, par value	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.10	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$585.50M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$585.50M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, par value	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.10	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, par value	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.10	USD	Point-in-time
Shares held in the treasury	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	196.47M	shares	Point-in-time
Shares held in the treasury	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	196.47M	shares	Point-in-time
Receivables	`ReceivablesNetCurrent`	$1.68B	USD	Point-in-time
Receivables	`ReceivablesNetCurrent`	$1.68B	USD	Point-in-time
Receivables	`ReceivablesNetCurrent`	$1.70B	USD	Point-in-time
Receivables	`ReceivablesNetCurrent`	$1.70B	USD	Point-in-time
Shares held in the treasury	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	168.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Shares held in the treasury	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	168.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Inventories	`InventoryNet`	$2.17B	USD	Point-in-time
Inventories	`InventoryNet`	$2.17B	USD	Point-in-time
Inventories	`InventoryNet`	$1.90B	USD	Point-in-time
Inventories	`InventoryNet`	$1.90B	USD	Point-in-time
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	`PrepaidExpenseAndOtherAssetsCurrent`	$568.50M	USD	Point-in-time
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	`PrepaidExpenseAndOtherAssetsCurrent`	$568.50M	USD	Point-in-time
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	`PrepaidExpenseAndOtherAssetsCurrent`	$735.70M	USD	Point-in-time
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	`PrepaidExpenseAndOtherAssetsCurrent`	$735.70M	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$4.58B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$4.58B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$5.18B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$5.18B	USD	Point-in-time
Land, buildings, and equipment	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$3.86B	USD	Point-in-time
Land, buildings, and equipment	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$3.86B	USD	Point-in-time
Land, buildings, and equipment	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$3.64B	USD	Point-in-time
Land, buildings, and equipment	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$3.64B	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$14.06B	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$14.06B	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$14.51B	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$14.51B	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$14.75B	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$14.75B	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$14.38B	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$14.38B	USD	Point-in-time
Other intangible assets	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$7.15B	USD	Point-in-time
Other intangible assets	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$7.15B	USD	Point-in-time
Other intangible assets	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$6.97B	USD	Point-in-time
Other intangible assets	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$6.97B	USD	Point-in-time
Other intangible assets	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$7.00B	USD	Point-in-time
Other intangible assets	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$7.00B	USD	Point-in-time
Other intangible assets	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$6.98B	USD	Point-in-time
Other intangible assets	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$6.98B	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$1.29B	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$1.29B	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$1.16B	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$1.16B	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$31.45B	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$31.45B	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$31.47B	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$31.47B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$3.99B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$3.99B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$4.19B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$4.19B	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of long-term debt	`LongTermDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligationsCurrent`	$1.71B	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of long-term debt	`LongTermDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligationsCurrent`	$1.71B	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of long-term debt	`LongTermDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligationsCurrent`	$1.61B	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of long-term debt	`LongTermDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligationsCurrent`	$1.61B	USD	Point-in-time
Notes payable	`ShortTermBorrowings`	$11.80M	USD	Point-in-time
Notes payable	`ShortTermBorrowings`	$11.80M	USD	Point-in-time
Notes payable	`ShortTermBorrowings`	$31.70M	USD	Point-in-time
Notes payable	`ShortTermBorrowings`	$31.70M	USD	Point-in-time
Other current liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesCurrent`	$1.60B	USD	Point-in-time
Other current liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesCurrent`	$1.60B	USD	Point-in-time
Other current liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesCurrent`	$1.42B	USD	Point-in-time
Other current liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesCurrent`	$1.42B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$7.54B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$7.54B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$7.03B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$7.03B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt	`LongTermDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations`	$11.30B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt	`LongTermDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations`	$11.30B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt	`LongTermDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations`	$9.97B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt	`LongTermDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations`	$9.97B	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilitiesNet`	$2.11B	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilitiesNet`	$2.11B	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilitiesNet`	$2.20B	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilitiesNet`	$2.20B	USD	Point-in-time
Other liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$1.14B	USD	Point-in-time
Other liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$1.14B	USD	Point-in-time
Other liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$1.28B	USD	Point-in-time
Other liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$1.28B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities	`Liabilities`	$21.82B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities	`Liabilities`	$21.82B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities	`Liabilities`	$20.75B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities	`Liabilities`	$20.75B	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, 754.6 shares issued, $0.10 par value	`CommonStockValue`	$75.50M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, 754.6 shares issued, $0.10 par value	`CommonStockValue`	$75.50M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, 754.6 shares issued, $0.10 par value	`CommonStockValue`	$75.50M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, 754.6 shares issued, $0.10 par value	`CommonStockValue`	$75.50M	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapitalCommonStock`	$1.22B	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapitalCommonStock`	$1.22B	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapitalCommonStock`	$1.23B	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapitalCommonStock`	$1.23B	USD	Point-in-time
Retained earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$20.97B	USD	Point-in-time
Retained earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$20.97B	USD	Point-in-time
Retained earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$19.84B	USD	Point-in-time
Retained earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$19.84B	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock in treasury, at cost, shares of 195.5 and 168.0	`TreasuryStockValue`	$8.41B	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock in treasury, at cost, shares of 195.5 and 168.0	`TreasuryStockValue`	$8.41B	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock in treasury, at cost, shares of 195.5 and 168.0	`TreasuryStockValue`	$10.36B	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock in treasury, at cost, shares of 195.5 and 168.0	`TreasuryStockValue`	$10.36B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-2.52B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-2.52B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-2.28B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-2.28B	USD	Point-in-time
Total stockholders' equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$10.45B	USD	Point-in-time
Total stockholders' equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$10.45B	USD	Point-in-time
Total stockholders' equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$9.40B	USD	Point-in-time
Total stockholders' equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$9.40B	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterest`	$250.40M	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterest`	$250.40M	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterest`	$251.80M	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterest`	$251.80M	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$10.79B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$10.79B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$9.65B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$9.65B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$9.77B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$9.77B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$10.70B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$10.70B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities and equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$31.47B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities and equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$31.47B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities and equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$31.45B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities and equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$31.45B	USD	Point-in-time

Income Statement 166 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Net sales	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$5.03B	USD	1 Quarter
Net sales	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$5.03B	USD	1 Quarter
Net sales	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$5.13B	USD	1 Quarter
Net sales	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$5.13B	USD	1 Quarter
Net sales	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$5.10B	USD	1 Quarter
Net sales	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$5.10B	USD	1 Quarter
Net sales	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$18.99B	USD	Annual
Net sales	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$18.99B	USD	Annual
Net sales	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$4.72B	USD	1 Quarter
Net sales	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$4.72B	USD	1 Quarter
Net sales	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$19.86B	USD	Annual
Net sales	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$19.86B	USD	Annual
Net sales	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$5.22B	USD	1 Quarter
Net sales	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$5.22B	USD	1 Quarter
Net sales	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$20.09B	USD	Annual
Net sales	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$20.09B	USD	Annual
Net sales	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$4.71B	USD	1 Quarter
Net sales	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$4.71B	USD	1 Quarter
Net sales	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$5.14B	USD	1 Quarter
Net sales	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$5.14B	USD	1 Quarter
Net sales	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$4.90B	USD	1 Quarter
Net sales	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$4.90B	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of sales	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$13.55B	USD	Annual
Cost of sales	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$13.55B	USD	Annual
Cost of sales	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$12.93B	USD	Annual
Cost of sales	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$12.93B	USD	Annual
Cost of sales	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$12.59B	USD	Annual
Cost of sales	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$12.59B	USD	Annual
Selling, general, and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$3.26B	USD	Annual
Selling, general, and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$3.26B	USD	Annual
Selling, general, and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$3.15B	USD	Annual
Selling, general, and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$3.15B	USD	Annual
Selling, general, and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$3.50B	USD	Annual
Selling, general, and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$3.50B	USD	Annual
Divestitures gain, net	`GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness`	$194.10M	USD	Annual
Divestitures gain, net	`GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness`	$194.10M	USD	Annual
Divestitures gain, net	`GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness`	-	USD	Annual
Divestitures gain, net	`GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness`	-	USD	Annual
Divestitures gain, net	`GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness`	$444.60M	USD	Annual
Divestitures gain, net	`GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness`	$444.60M	USD	Annual
Restructuring, impairment, and other exit costs (recoveries)	`RestructuringSettlementAndImpairmentProvisions`	$241.40M	USD	Annual
Restructuring, impairment, and other exit costs (recoveries)	`RestructuringSettlementAndImpairmentProvisions`	$241.40M	USD	Annual
Restructuring, impairment, and other exit costs (recoveries)	`RestructuringSettlementAndImpairmentProvisions`	$56.20M	USD	Annual
Restructuring, impairment, and other exit costs (recoveries)	`RestructuringSettlementAndImpairmentProvisions`	$56.20M	USD	Annual
Restructuring, impairment, and other exit costs (recoveries)	`RestructuringSettlementAndImpairmentProvisions`	$-26.50M	USD	Annual
Restructuring, impairment, and other exit costs (recoveries)	`RestructuringSettlementAndImpairmentProvisions`	$-26.50M	USD	Annual
Operating profit	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$3.48B	USD	Annual
Operating profit	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$3.48B	USD	Annual
Operating profit	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$3.43B	USD	Annual
Operating profit	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$3.43B	USD	Annual
Operating profit	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$3.43B	USD	Annual
Operating profit	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$3.43B	USD	Annual
Benefit plan non-service income	`NetPeriodicDefinedBenefitsExpenseReversalOfExpenseExcludingServiceCostComponent`	$-88.80M	USD	Annual
Benefit plan non-service income	`NetPeriodicDefinedBenefitsExpenseReversalOfExpenseExcludingServiceCostComponent`	$-88.80M	USD	Annual
Benefit plan non-service income	`NetPeriodicDefinedBenefitsExpenseReversalOfExpenseExcludingServiceCostComponent`	$-113.40M	USD	Annual
Benefit plan non-service income	`NetPeriodicDefinedBenefitsExpenseReversalOfExpenseExcludingServiceCostComponent`	$-113.40M	USD	Annual
Benefit plan non-service income	`NetPeriodicDefinedBenefitsExpenseReversalOfExpenseExcludingServiceCostComponent`	$-75.80M	USD	Annual
Benefit plan non-service income	`NetPeriodicDefinedBenefitsExpenseReversalOfExpenseExcludingServiceCostComponent`	$-75.80M	USD	Annual
Interest, net	`InterestExpense`	$479.20M	USD	Annual
Interest, net	`InterestExpense`	$479.20M	USD	Annual
Interest, net	`InterestExpense`	$379.60M	USD	Annual
Interest, net	`InterestExpense`	$379.60M	USD	Annual
Interest, net	`InterestExpense`	$382.10M	USD	Annual
Interest, net	`InterestExpense`	$382.10M	USD	Annual
Earnings before income taxes and after-tax earnings from joint ventures	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$3.21B	USD	Annual
Earnings before income taxes and after-tax earnings from joint ventures	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$3.21B	USD	Annual
Earnings before income taxes and after-tax earnings from joint ventures	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$3.14B	USD	Annual
Earnings before income taxes and after-tax earnings from joint ventures	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$3.14B	USD	Annual
Earnings before income taxes and after-tax earnings from joint ventures	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$3.03B	USD	Annual
Earnings before income taxes and after-tax earnings from joint ventures	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$3.03B	USD	Annual
Income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$586.30M	USD	Annual
Income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$586.30M	USD	Annual
Income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$594.50M	USD	Annual
Income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$594.50M	USD	Annual
Income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$612.20M	USD	Annual
Income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$612.20M	USD	Annual
After-tax earnings from joint ventures	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$111.70M	USD	Annual
After-tax earnings from joint ventures	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$111.70M	USD	Annual
After-tax earnings from joint ventures	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$81.30M	USD	Annual
After-tax earnings from joint ventures	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$81.30M	USD	Annual
After-tax earnings from joint ventures	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$84.80M	USD	Annual
After-tax earnings from joint ventures	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$84.80M	USD	Annual
Net earnings, including earnings attributable to redeemable and noncontrolling interests	`ProfitLoss`	$2.61B	USD	Annual
Net earnings, including earnings attributable to redeemable and noncontrolling interests	`ProfitLoss`	$2.61B	USD	Annual
Net earnings, including earnings attributable to redeemable and noncontrolling interests	`ProfitLoss`	$2.73B	USD	Annual
Net earnings, including earnings attributable to redeemable and noncontrolling interests	`ProfitLoss`	$2.73B	USD	Annual
Net earnings, including earnings attributable to redeemable and noncontrolling interests	`ProfitLoss`	$2.52B	USD	Annual
Net earnings, including earnings attributable to redeemable and noncontrolling interests	`ProfitLoss`	$2.52B	USD	Annual
Net earnings attributable to redeemable and noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$22.00M	USD	Annual
Net earnings attributable to redeemable and noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$22.00M	USD	Annual
Net earnings attributable to redeemable and noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$15.70M	USD	Annual
Net earnings attributable to redeemable and noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$15.70M	USD	Annual
Net earnings attributable to redeemable and noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$27.70M	USD	Annual
Net earnings attributable to redeemable and noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$27.70M	USD	Annual
Net earnings attributable to General Mills	`NetIncomeLoss`	$670.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings attributable to General Mills	`NetIncomeLoss`	$670.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings attributable to General Mills	`NetIncomeLoss`	$614.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings attributable to General Mills	`NetIncomeLoss`	$614.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings attributable to General Mills	`NetIncomeLoss`	$605.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings attributable to General Mills	`NetIncomeLoss`	$605.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings attributable to General Mills	`NetIncomeLoss`	$557.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings attributable to General Mills	`NetIncomeLoss`	$557.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings attributable to General Mills	`NetIncomeLoss`	$2.50B	USD	Annual
Net earnings attributable to General Mills	`NetIncomeLoss`	$2.50B	USD	Annual
Net earnings attributable to General Mills	`NetIncomeLoss`	$820.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings attributable to General Mills	`NetIncomeLoss`	$820.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings attributable to General Mills	`NetIncomeLoss`	$595.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings attributable to General Mills	`NetIncomeLoss`	$595.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings attributable to General Mills	`NetIncomeLoss`	$2.71B	USD	Annual
Net earnings attributable to General Mills	`NetIncomeLoss`	$2.71B	USD	Annual
Net earnings attributable to General Mills	`NetIncomeLoss`	$673.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings attributable to General Mills	`NetIncomeLoss`	$673.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings attributable to General Mills	`NetIncomeLoss`	$2.59B	USD	Annual
Net earnings attributable to General Mills	`NetIncomeLoss`	$2.59B	USD	Annual
Net earnings attributable to General Mills	`NetIncomeLoss`	$553.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings attributable to General Mills	`NetIncomeLoss`	$553.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings per share - basic	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$1.18	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings per share - basic	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$1.18	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings per share - basic	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$0.94	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings per share - basic	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$0.94	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings per share - basic	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$1.37	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings per share - basic	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$1.37	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings per share - basic	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$0.98	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings per share - basic	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$0.98	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings per share - basic	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$1.04	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings per share - basic	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$1.04	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings per share - basic	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$4.36	USD	Annual
Earnings per share - basic	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$4.36	USD	Annual
Earnings per share - basic	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$1.03	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings per share - basic	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$1.03	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings per share - basic	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$4.34	USD	Annual
Earnings per share - basic	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$4.34	USD	Annual
Earnings per share - basic	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$1.01	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings per share - basic	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$1.01	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings per share - basic	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$1.15	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings per share - basic	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$1.15	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings per share - basic	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$4.46	USD	Annual
Earnings per share - basic	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$4.46	USD	Annual
Earnings per share - diluted	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$4.31	USD	Annual
Earnings per share - diluted	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$4.31	USD	Annual
Earnings per share - diluted	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$1.03	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings per share - diluted	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$1.03	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings per share - diluted	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$4.31	USD	Annual
Earnings per share - diluted	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$4.31	USD	Annual
Earnings per share - diluted	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$1.02	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings per share - diluted	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$1.02	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings per share - diluted	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$0.98	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings per share - diluted	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$0.98	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings per share - diluted	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$1.14	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings per share - diluted	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$1.14	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings per share - diluted	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$1.17	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings per share - diluted	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$1.17	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings per share - diluted	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$1.01	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings per share - diluted	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$1.01	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings per share - diluted	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$4.42	USD	Annual
Earnings per share - diluted	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$4.42	USD	Annual
Earnings per share - diluted	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$0.92	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings per share - diluted	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$0.92	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings per share - diluted	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$1.35	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings per share - diluted	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$1.35	USD	1 Quarter
Dividends per share	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareCashPaid`	$2.04	USD	Annual
Dividends per share	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareCashPaid`	$2.04	USD	Annual
Dividends per share	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareCashPaid`	$2.16	USD	Annual
Dividends per share	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareCashPaid`	$2.16	USD	Annual
Dividends per share	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareCashPaid`	$2.36	USD	Annual
Dividends per share	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareCashPaid`	$2.36	USD	Annual

Cash Flow Statement 238 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Net earnings, including earnings attributable to redeemable and noncontrolling interests	`ProfitLoss`	$2.61B	USD	Annual
Net earnings, including earnings attributable to redeemable and noncontrolling interests	`ProfitLoss`	$2.61B	USD	Annual
Net earnings, including earnings attributable to redeemable and noncontrolling interests	`ProfitLoss`	$2.73B	USD	Annual
Net earnings, including earnings attributable to redeemable and noncontrolling interests	`ProfitLoss`	$2.73B	USD	Annual
Net earnings, including earnings attributable to redeemable and noncontrolling interests	`ProfitLoss`	$2.52B	USD	Annual
Net earnings, including earnings attributable to redeemable and noncontrolling interests	`ProfitLoss`	$2.52B	USD	Annual
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$552.70M	USD	Annual
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$552.70M	USD	Annual
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$546.60M	USD	Annual
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$546.60M	USD	Annual
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$570.30M	USD	Annual
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$570.30M	USD	Annual
After-tax earnings from joint ventures	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$111.70M	USD	Annual
After-tax earnings from joint ventures	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$111.70M	USD	Annual
After-tax earnings from joint ventures	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$81.30M	USD	Annual
After-tax earnings from joint ventures	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$81.30M	USD	Annual
After-tax earnings from joint ventures	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$84.80M	USD	Annual
After-tax earnings from joint ventures	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$84.80M	USD	Annual
Distributions of earnings from joint ventures	`EquityMethodInvestmentDividendsOrDistributions`	$107.50M	USD	Annual
Distributions of earnings from joint ventures	`EquityMethodInvestmentDividendsOrDistributions`	$107.50M	USD	Annual
Distributions of earnings from joint ventures	`EquityMethodInvestmentDividendsOrDistributions`	$50.40M	USD	Annual
Distributions of earnings from joint ventures	`EquityMethodInvestmentDividendsOrDistributions`	$50.40M	USD	Annual
Distributions of earnings from joint ventures	`EquityMethodInvestmentDividendsOrDistributions`	$69.90M	USD	Annual
Distributions of earnings from joint ventures	`EquityMethodInvestmentDividendsOrDistributions`	$69.90M	USD	Annual
Stock-based compensation	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$111.70M	USD	Annual
Stock-based compensation	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$111.70M	USD	Annual
Stock-based compensation	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$95.30M	USD	Annual
Stock-based compensation	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$95.30M	USD	Annual
Stock-based compensation	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$98.70M	USD	Annual
Stock-based compensation	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$98.70M	USD	Annual
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxesAndTaxCredits`	$62.20M	USD	Annual
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxesAndTaxCredits`	$62.20M	USD	Annual
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxesAndTaxCredits`	$-22.20M	USD	Annual
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxesAndTaxCredits`	$-22.20M	USD	Annual
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxesAndTaxCredits`	$-48.50M	USD	Annual
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxesAndTaxCredits`	$-48.50M	USD	Annual
Pension and other postretirement benefit plan contributions	`PensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitContributions`	$30.10M	USD	Annual
Pension and other postretirement benefit plan contributions	`PensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitContributions`	$30.10M	USD	Annual
Pension and other postretirement benefit plan contributions	`PensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitContributions`	$31.30M	USD	Annual
Pension and other postretirement benefit plan contributions	`PensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitContributions`	$31.30M	USD	Annual
Pension and other postretirement benefit plan contributions	`PensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitContributions`	$30.10M	USD	Annual
Pension and other postretirement benefit plan contributions	`PensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitContributions`	$30.10M	USD	Annual
Pension and other postretirement benefit plan costs	`PensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitExpense`	$-27.00M	USD	Annual
Pension and other postretirement benefit plan costs	`PensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitExpense`	$-27.00M	USD	Annual
Pension and other postretirement benefit plan costs	`PensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitExpense`	$-30.10M	USD	Annual
Pension and other postretirement benefit plan costs	`PensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitExpense`	$-30.10M	USD	Annual
Pension and other postretirement benefit plan costs	`PensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitExpense`	$-27.60M	USD	Annual
Pension and other postretirement benefit plan costs	`PensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitExpense`	$-27.60M	USD	Annual
Divestitures gain, net	`GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness`	$194.10M	USD	Annual
Divestitures gain, net	`GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness`	$194.10M	USD	Annual
Divestitures gain, net	`GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness`	-	USD	Annual
Divestitures gain, net	`GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness`	-	USD	Annual
Divestitures gain, net	`GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness`	$444.60M	USD	Annual
Divestitures gain, net	`GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness`	$444.60M	USD	Annual
Restructuring, impairment, and other exit costs (recoveries)	`RestructuringCostsAndAssetImpairmentCharges`	$-117.10M	USD	Annual
Restructuring, impairment, and other exit costs (recoveries)	`RestructuringCostsAndAssetImpairmentCharges`	$-117.10M	USD	Annual
Restructuring, impairment, and other exit costs (recoveries)	`RestructuringCostsAndAssetImpairmentCharges`	$223.50M	USD	Annual
Restructuring, impairment, and other exit costs (recoveries)	`RestructuringCostsAndAssetImpairmentCharges`	$223.50M	USD	Annual
Restructuring, impairment, and other exit costs (recoveries)	`RestructuringCostsAndAssetImpairmentCharges`	$24.40M	USD	Annual
Restructuring, impairment, and other exit costs (recoveries)	`RestructuringCostsAndAssetImpairmentCharges`	$24.40M	USD	Annual
Changes in current assets and liabilities, excluding the effects of acquisitions and divestitures	`IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingCapital`	$-277.40M	USD	Annual
Changes in current assets and liabilities, excluding the effects of acquisitions and divestitures	`IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingCapital`	$-277.40M	USD	Annual
Changes in current assets and liabilities, excluding the effects of acquisitions and divestitures	`IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingCapital`	$48.90M	USD	Annual
Changes in current assets and liabilities, excluding the effects of acquisitions and divestitures	`IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingCapital`	$48.90M	USD	Annual
Changes in current assets and liabilities, excluding the effects of acquisitions and divestitures	`IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingCapital`	$-10.60M	USD	Annual
Changes in current assets and liabilities, excluding the effects of acquisitions and divestitures	`IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingCapital`	$-10.60M	USD	Annual
Other, net	`OtherOperatingActivitiesCashFlowStatement`	$-50.70M	USD	Annual
Other, net	`OtherOperatingActivitiesCashFlowStatement`	$-50.70M	USD	Annual
Other, net	`OtherOperatingActivitiesCashFlowStatement`	$41.90M	USD	Annual
Other, net	`OtherOperatingActivitiesCashFlowStatement`	$41.90M	USD	Annual
Other, net	`OtherOperatingActivitiesCashFlowStatement`	$71.10M	USD	Annual
Other, net	`OtherOperatingActivitiesCashFlowStatement`	$71.10M	USD	Annual
Net cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$3.30B	USD	Annual
Net cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$3.30B	USD	Annual
Net cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$3.32B	USD	Annual
Net cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$3.32B	USD	Annual
Net cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$2.78B	USD	Annual
Net cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$2.78B	USD	Annual
Purchases of land, buildings, and equipment	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$774.10M	USD	Annual
Purchases of land, buildings, and equipment	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$774.10M	USD	Annual
Purchases of land, buildings, and equipment	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$568.70M	USD	Annual
Purchases of land, buildings, and equipment	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$568.70M	USD	Annual
Purchases of land, buildings, and equipment	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$689.50M	USD	Annual
Purchases of land, buildings, and equipment	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$689.50M	USD	Annual
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesGross`	$1.20B	USD	Annual
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesGross`	$1.20B	USD	Annual
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesGross`	$451.90M	USD	Annual
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesGross`	$451.90M	USD	Annual
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesGross`	$251.50M	USD	Annual
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesGross`	$251.50M	USD	Annual
Investments in affiliates, net	`NetRepaymentsFromAdvancesToJointVentures`	$15.40M	USD	Annual
Investments in affiliates, net	`NetRepaymentsFromAdvancesToJointVentures`	$15.40M	USD	Annual
Investments in affiliates, net	`NetRepaymentsFromAdvancesToJointVentures`	$-32.20M	USD	Annual
Investments in affiliates, net	`NetRepaymentsFromAdvancesToJointVentures`	$-32.20M	USD	Annual
Investments in affiliates, net	`NetRepaymentsFromAdvancesToJointVentures`	$-2.70M	USD	Annual
Investments in affiliates, net	`NetRepaymentsFromAdvancesToJointVentures`	$-2.70M	USD	Annual
Proceeds from disposal of land, buildings, and equipment	`ProceedsFromSaleOfPropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$1.30M	USD	Annual
Proceeds from disposal of land, buildings, and equipment	`ProceedsFromSaleOfPropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$1.30M	USD	Annual
Proceeds from disposal of land, buildings, and equipment	`ProceedsFromSaleOfPropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$800.00K	USD	Annual
Proceeds from disposal of land, buildings, and equipment	`ProceedsFromSaleOfPropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$800.00K	USD	Annual
Proceeds from disposal of land, buildings, and equipment	`ProceedsFromSaleOfPropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$3.30M	USD	Annual
Proceeds from disposal of land, buildings, and equipment	`ProceedsFromSaleOfPropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$3.30M	USD	Annual
Proceeds from divestitures, net of cash divested	`ProceedsFromDivestitureOfBusinesses`	$633.10M	USD	Annual
Proceeds from divestitures, net of cash divested	`ProceedsFromDivestitureOfBusinesses`	$633.10M	USD	Annual
Proceeds from divestitures, net of cash divested	`ProceedsFromDivestitureOfBusinesses`	$74.10M	USD	Annual
Proceeds from divestitures, net of cash divested	`ProceedsFromDivestitureOfBusinesses`	$74.10M	USD	Annual
Proceeds from divestitures, net of cash divested	`ProceedsFromDivestitureOfBusinesses`	-	USD	Annual
Proceeds from divestitures, net of cash divested	`ProceedsFromDivestitureOfBusinesses`	-	USD	Annual
Other, net	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$13.50M	USD	Annual
Other, net	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$13.50M	USD	Annual
Other, net	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$-30.50M	USD	Annual
Other, net	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$-30.50M	USD	Annual
Other, net	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$7.60M	USD	Annual
Other, net	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$7.60M	USD	Annual
Net cash used by investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-346.40M	USD	Annual
Net cash used by investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-346.40M	USD	Annual
Net cash used by investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-1.69B	USD	Annual
Net cash used by investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-1.69B	USD	Annual
Net cash used by investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-1.20B	USD	Annual
Net cash used by investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-1.20B	USD	Annual
Change in notes payable	`ProceedsFromRepaymentsOfShortTermDebt`	$-769.30M	USD	Annual
Change in notes payable	`ProceedsFromRepaymentsOfShortTermDebt`	$-769.30M	USD	Annual
Change in notes payable	`ProceedsFromRepaymentsOfShortTermDebt`	$551.40M	USD	Annual
Change in notes payable	`ProceedsFromRepaymentsOfShortTermDebt`	$551.40M	USD	Annual
Change in notes payable	`ProceedsFromRepaymentsOfShortTermDebt`	$-20.50M	USD	Annual
Change in notes payable	`ProceedsFromRepaymentsOfShortTermDebt`	$-20.50M	USD	Annual
Issuance of long-term debt	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfLongTermDebt`	$2.07B	USD	Annual
Issuance of long-term debt	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfLongTermDebt`	$2.07B	USD	Annual
Issuance of long-term debt	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfLongTermDebt`	$2.20B	USD	Annual
Issuance of long-term debt	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfLongTermDebt`	$2.20B	USD	Annual
Issuance of long-term debt	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfLongTermDebt`	$2.32B	USD	Annual
Issuance of long-term debt	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfLongTermDebt`	$2.32B	USD	Annual
Payment of long-term debt	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt`	$1.42B	USD	Annual
Payment of long-term debt	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt`	$1.42B	USD	Annual
Payment of long-term debt	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt`	$901.50M	USD	Annual
Payment of long-term debt	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt`	$901.50M	USD	Annual
Payment of long-term debt	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt`	$3.14B	USD	Annual
Payment of long-term debt	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt`	$3.14B	USD	Annual
Proceeds from common stock issued on exercised options	`ProceedsFromStockOptionsExercised`	$161.70M	USD	Annual
Proceeds from common stock issued on exercised options	`ProceedsFromStockOptionsExercised`	$161.70M	USD	Annual
Proceeds from common stock issued on exercised options	`ProceedsFromStockOptionsExercised`	$25.50M	USD	Annual
Proceeds from common stock issued on exercised options	`ProceedsFromStockOptionsExercised`	$25.50M	USD	Annual
Proceeds from common stock issued on exercised options	`ProceedsFromStockOptionsExercised`	$232.30M	USD	Annual
Proceeds from common stock issued on exercised options	`ProceedsFromStockOptionsExercised`	$232.30M	USD	Annual
Purchases of common stock for treasury	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$876.80M	USD	Annual
Purchases of common stock for treasury	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$876.80M	USD	Annual
Purchases of common stock for treasury	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$1.40B	USD	Annual
Purchases of common stock for treasury	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$1.40B	USD	Annual
Purchases of common stock for treasury	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$2.00B	USD	Annual
Purchases of common stock for treasury	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$2.00B	USD	Annual
Dividends paid	`PaymentsOfDividends`	$1.29B	USD	Annual
Dividends paid	`PaymentsOfDividends`	$1.29B	USD	Annual
Dividends paid	`PaymentsOfDividends`	$1.24B	USD	Annual
Dividends paid	`PaymentsOfDividends`	$1.24B	USD	Annual
Dividends paid	`PaymentsOfDividends`	$1.36B	USD	Annual
Dividends paid	`PaymentsOfDividends`	$1.36B	USD	Annual
Distributions to redeemable and noncontrolling interest holders	`DistributionsToNoncontrollingAndRedeemableInterestHolders`	$21.30M	USD	Annual
Distributions to redeemable and noncontrolling interest holders	`DistributionsToNoncontrollingAndRedeemableInterestHolders`	$21.30M	USD	Annual
Distributions to redeemable and noncontrolling interest holders	`DistributionsToNoncontrollingAndRedeemableInterestHolders`	$129.80M	USD	Annual
Distributions to redeemable and noncontrolling interest holders	`DistributionsToNoncontrollingAndRedeemableInterestHolders`	$129.80M	USD	Annual
Distributions to redeemable and noncontrolling interest holders	`DistributionsToNoncontrollingAndRedeemableInterestHolders`	$15.70M	USD	Annual
Distributions to redeemable and noncontrolling interest holders	`DistributionsToNoncontrollingAndRedeemableInterestHolders`	$15.70M	USD	Annual
Other, net	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-53.90M	USD	Annual
Other, net	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-53.90M	USD	Annual
Other, net	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-62.60M	USD	Annual
Other, net	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-62.60M	USD	Annual
Other, net	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-28.00M	USD	Annual
Other, net	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-28.00M	USD	Annual
Net cash used by financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-2.50B	USD	Annual
Net cash used by financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-2.50B	USD	Annual
Net cash used by financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-2.27B	USD	Annual
Net cash used by financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-2.27B	USD	Annual
Net cash used by financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-2.40B	USD	Annual
Net cash used by financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-2.40B	USD	Annual
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$-400.00K	USD	Annual
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$-400.00K	USD	Annual
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$-12.00M	USD	Annual
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$-12.00M	USD	Annual
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$-58.00M	USD	Annual
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$-58.00M	USD	Annual
(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$-935.80M	USD	Annual
(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$-935.80M	USD	Annual
(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$-167.50M	USD	Annual
(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$-167.50M	USD	Annual
(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$16.10M	USD	Annual
(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$16.10M	USD	Annual
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of year	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$418.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of year	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$418.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of year	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$1.51B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of year	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$1.51B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of year	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$569.40M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of year	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$569.40M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of year	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$585.50M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of year	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$585.50M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents - end of year	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$418.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents - end of year	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$418.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents - end of year	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$1.51B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents - end of year	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$1.51B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents - end of year	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$569.40M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents - end of year	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$569.40M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents - end of year	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$585.50M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents - end of year	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$585.50M	USD	Point-in-time
Receivables	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable`	$166.30M	USD	Annual
Receivables	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable`	$166.30M	USD	Annual
Receivables	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable`	$41.20M	USD	Annual
Receivables	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable`	$41.20M	USD	Annual
Receivables	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable`	$1.80M	USD	Annual
Receivables	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable`	$1.80M	USD	Annual
Inventories	`IncreaseDecreaseInInventories`	$319.00M	USD	Annual
Inventories	`IncreaseDecreaseInInventories`	$319.00M	USD	Annual
Inventories	`IncreaseDecreaseInInventories`	$-287.60M	USD	Annual
Inventories	`IncreaseDecreaseInInventories`	$-287.60M	USD	Annual
Inventories	`IncreaseDecreaseInInventories`	$85.80M	USD	Annual
Inventories	`IncreaseDecreaseInInventories`	$85.80M	USD	Annual
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInPrepaidDeferredExpenseAndOtherAssets`	$-167.00M	USD	Annual
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInPrepaidDeferredExpenseAndOtherAssets`	$-167.00M	USD	Annual
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInPrepaidDeferredExpenseAndOtherAssets`	$-61.60M	USD	Annual
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInPrepaidDeferredExpenseAndOtherAssets`	$-61.60M	USD	Annual
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInPrepaidDeferredExpenseAndOtherAssets`	$35.30M	USD	Annual
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInPrepaidDeferredExpenseAndOtherAssets`	$35.30M	USD	Annual
Accounts payable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableTrade`	$456.70M	USD	Annual
Accounts payable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableTrade`	$456.70M	USD	Annual
Accounts payable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableTrade`	$199.80M	USD	Annual
Accounts payable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableTrade`	$199.80M	USD	Annual
Accounts payable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableTrade`	$-251.20M	USD	Annual
Accounts payable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableTrade`	$-251.20M	USD	Annual
Other current liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherCurrentLiabilities`	$49.90M	USD	Annual
Other current liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherCurrentLiabilities`	$49.90M	USD	Annual
Other current liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherCurrentLiabilities`	$108.10M	USD	Annual
Other current liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherCurrentLiabilities`	$108.10M	USD	Annual
Other current liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherCurrentLiabilities`	$-191.00M	USD	Annual
Other current liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherCurrentLiabilities`	$-191.00M	USD	Annual
Changes in current assets and liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingCapital`	$-277.40M	USD	Annual
Changes in current assets and liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingCapital`	$-277.40M	USD	Annual
Changes in current assets and liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingCapital`	$48.90M	USD	Annual
Changes in current assets and liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingCapital`	$48.90M	USD	Annual
Changes in current assets and liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingCapital`	$-10.60M	USD	Annual
Changes in current assets and liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingCapital`	$-10.60M	USD	Annual

Stockholders Equity 90 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Par Value Common Stock	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.10	USD	Point-in-time
Par Value Common Stock	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.10	USD	Point-in-time
Par Value Common Stock	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.10	USD	Point-in-time
Par Value Common Stock	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.10	USD	Point-in-time
Par Value Common Stock	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.10	USD	Point-in-time
Par Value Common Stock	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.10	USD	Point-in-time
Shares Authorized	`CommonStockSharesAuthorized`	1.00B	shares	Point-in-time
Shares Authorized	`CommonStockSharesAuthorized`	1.00B	shares	Point-in-time
Shares Authorized	`CommonStockSharesAuthorized`	1.00B	shares	Point-in-time
Shares Authorized	`CommonStockSharesAuthorized`	1.00B	shares	Point-in-time
Shares Authorized	`CommonStockSharesAuthorized`	1.00B	shares	Point-in-time
Shares Authorized	`CommonStockSharesAuthorized`	1.00B	shares	Point-in-time
Cash dividends declared per share	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareDeclared`	$2.16	USD	Annual
Cash dividends declared per share	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareDeclared`	$2.16	USD	Annual
Cash dividends declared per share	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareDeclared`	$2.04	USD	Annual
Cash dividends declared per share	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareDeclared`	$2.04	USD	Annual
Cash dividends declared per share	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareDeclared`	$2.36	USD	Annual
Cash dividends declared per share	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareDeclared`	$2.36	USD	Annual
Shares purchased, excise tax	`TreasuryStockValueExciseTax`	$18.80M	USD	Annual
Shares purchased, excise tax	`TreasuryStockValueExciseTax`	$18.80M	USD	Annual
Beginning Balance, Common Stock, Shares, Issued	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	754.60M	shares	Point-in-time
Beginning Balance, Common Stock, Shares, Issued	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	754.60M	shares	Point-in-time
Beginning Balance, Common Stock, Shares, Issued	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	754.60M	shares	Point-in-time
Beginning Balance, Common Stock, Shares, Issued	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	754.60M	shares	Point-in-time
Beginning Balance, Common Stock, Shares, Issued	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	754.60M	shares	Point-in-time
Beginning Balance, Common Stock, Shares, Issued	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	754.60M	shares	Point-in-time
Beginning Balance, Treasury Stock, Shares	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	196.47M	shares	Point-in-time
Beginning Balance, Treasury Stock, Shares	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	196.47M	shares	Point-in-time
Beginning Balance, Treasury Stock, Shares	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	168.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Beginning Balance, Treasury Stock, Shares	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	168.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Shares purchased, shares	`TreasuryStockSharesAcquired`	13.50M	shares	Annual
Shares purchased, shares	`TreasuryStockSharesAcquired`	13.50M	shares	Annual
Shares purchased, shares	`TreasuryStockSharesAcquired`	18.00M	shares	Annual
Shares purchased, shares	`TreasuryStockSharesAcquired`	18.00M	shares	Annual
Shares purchased, shares	`TreasuryStockSharesAcquired`	29.20M	shares	Annual
Shares purchased, shares	`TreasuryStockSharesAcquired`	29.20M	shares	Annual
Ending Balance, Treasury Stock, Shares	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	196.47M	shares	Point-in-time
Ending Balance, Treasury Stock, Shares	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	196.47M	shares	Point-in-time
Ending Balance, Treasury Stock, Shares	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	168.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Ending Balance, Treasury Stock, Shares	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	168.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Ending Balance, Common Stock, Shares, Issued	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	754.60M	shares	Point-in-time
Ending Balance, Common Stock, Shares, Issued	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	754.60M	shares	Point-in-time
Ending Balance, Common Stock, Shares, Issued	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	754.60M	shares	Point-in-time
Ending Balance, Common Stock, Shares, Issued	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	754.60M	shares	Point-in-time
Ending Balance, Common Stock, Shares, Issued	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	754.60M	shares	Point-in-time
Ending Balance, Common Stock, Shares, Issued	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	754.60M	shares	Point-in-time
Beginning Balance, equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$10.79B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning Balance, equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$10.79B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning Balance, equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$9.65B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning Balance, equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$9.65B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning Balance, equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$9.77B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning Balance, equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$9.77B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning Balance, equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$10.70B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning Balance, equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$10.70B	USD	Point-in-time
Net earnings attributable to General Mills	`NetIncomeLoss`	$670.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings attributable to General Mills	`NetIncomeLoss`	$670.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings attributable to General Mills	`NetIncomeLoss`	$614.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings attributable to General Mills	`NetIncomeLoss`	$614.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings attributable to General Mills	`NetIncomeLoss`	$605.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings attributable to General Mills	`NetIncomeLoss`	$605.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings attributable to General Mills	`NetIncomeLoss`	$557.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings attributable to General Mills	`NetIncomeLoss`	$557.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings attributable to General Mills	`NetIncomeLoss`	$2.50B	USD	Annual
Net earnings attributable to General Mills	`NetIncomeLoss`	$2.50B	USD	Annual
Net earnings attributable to General Mills	`NetIncomeLoss`	$820.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings attributable to General Mills	`NetIncomeLoss`	$820.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings attributable to General Mills	`NetIncomeLoss`	$595.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings attributable to General Mills	`NetIncomeLoss`	$595.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings attributable to General Mills	`NetIncomeLoss`	$2.71B	USD	Annual
Net earnings attributable to General Mills	`NetIncomeLoss`	$2.71B	USD	Annual
Net earnings attributable to General Mills	`NetIncomeLoss`	$673.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings attributable to General Mills	`NetIncomeLoss`	$673.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings attributable to General Mills	`NetIncomeLoss`	$2.59B	USD	Annual
Net earnings attributable to General Mills	`NetIncomeLoss`	$2.59B	USD	Annual
Net earnings attributable to General Mills	`NetIncomeLoss`	$553.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings attributable to General Mills	`NetIncomeLoss`	$553.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Shares purchased, value	`TreasuryStockValueAcquiredCostMethod`	$2.02B	USD	Annual
Shares purchased, value	`TreasuryStockValueAcquiredCostMethod`	$2.02B	USD	Annual
Shares purchased, value	`TreasuryStockValueAcquiredCostMethod`	$876.80M	USD	Annual
Shares purchased, value	`TreasuryStockValueAcquiredCostMethod`	$876.80M	USD	Annual
Shares purchased, value	`TreasuryStockValueAcquiredCostMethod`	$1.40B	USD	Annual
Shares purchased, value	`TreasuryStockValueAcquiredCostMethod`	$1.40B	USD	Annual
Ending Balance, equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$10.79B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending Balance, equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$10.79B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending Balance, equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$9.65B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending Balance, equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$9.65B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending Balance, equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$9.77B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending Balance, equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$9.77B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending Balance, equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$10.70B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending Balance, equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$10.70B	USD	Point-in-time

Comprehensive Income 66 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Net earnings, including earnings attributable to redeemable and noncontrolling interests	`ProfitLoss`	$2.61B	USD	Annual
Net earnings, including earnings attributable to redeemable and noncontrolling interests	`ProfitLoss`	$2.61B	USD	Annual
Net earnings, including earnings attributable to redeemable and noncontrolling interests	`ProfitLoss`	$2.73B	USD	Annual
Net earnings, including earnings attributable to redeemable and noncontrolling interests	`ProfitLoss`	$2.73B	USD	Annual
Net earnings, including earnings attributable to redeemable and noncontrolling interests	`ProfitLoss`	$2.52B	USD	Annual
Net earnings, including earnings attributable to redeemable and noncontrolling interests	`ProfitLoss`	$2.52B	USD	Annual
Foreign currency translation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$-175.90M	USD	Annual
Foreign currency translation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$-175.90M	USD	Annual
Foreign currency translation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$-86.60M	USD	Annual
Foreign currency translation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$-86.60M	USD	Annual
Foreign currency translation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$-110.80M	USD	Annual
Foreign currency translation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$-110.80M	USD	Annual
Net actuarial (loss) income	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeDefinedBenefitPlansNetUnamortizedGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$-187.10M	USD	Annual
Net actuarial (loss) income	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeDefinedBenefitPlansNetUnamortizedGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$-187.10M	USD	Annual
Net actuarial (loss) income	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeDefinedBenefitPlansNetUnamortizedGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$-228.00M	USD	Annual
Net actuarial (loss) income	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeDefinedBenefitPlansNetUnamortizedGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$-228.00M	USD	Annual
Net actuarial (loss) income	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeDefinedBenefitPlansNetUnamortizedGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$101.60M	USD	Annual
Net actuarial (loss) income	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeDefinedBenefitPlansNetUnamortizedGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$101.60M	USD	Annual
Hedge derivatives	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossBeforeReclassificationAfterTax`	$7.00M	USD	Annual
Hedge derivatives	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossBeforeReclassificationAfterTax`	$7.00M	USD	Annual
Hedge derivatives	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossBeforeReclassificationAfterTax`	$-3.20M	USD	Annual
Hedge derivatives	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossBeforeReclassificationAfterTax`	$-3.20M	USD	Annual
Hedge derivatives	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossBeforeReclassificationAfterTax`	$1.30M	USD	Annual
Hedge derivatives	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossBeforeReclassificationAfterTax`	$1.30M	USD	Annual
Foreign currency translation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIRealizedUponSaleOrLiquidationBeforeTax`	-	USD	Annual
Foreign currency translation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIRealizedUponSaleOrLiquidationBeforeTax`	-	USD	Annual
Foreign currency translation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIRealizedUponSaleOrLiquidationBeforeTax`	$7.40M	USD	Annual
Foreign currency translation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIRealizedUponSaleOrLiquidationBeforeTax`	$7.40M	USD	Annual
Foreign currency translation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIRealizedUponSaleOrLiquidationBeforeTax`	$-342.20M	USD	Annual
Foreign currency translation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIRealizedUponSaleOrLiquidationBeforeTax`	$-342.20M	USD	Annual
Hedge derivatives	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossReclassificationAfterTax`	$-35.10M	USD	Annual
Hedge derivatives	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossReclassificationAfterTax`	$-35.10M	USD	Annual
Hedge derivatives	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossReclassificationAfterTax`	$18.70M	USD	Annual
Hedge derivatives	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossReclassificationAfterTax`	$18.70M	USD	Annual
Hedge derivatives	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossReclassificationAfterTax`	$2.50M	USD	Annual
Hedge derivatives	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossReclassificationAfterTax`	$2.50M	USD	Annual
Amortization of losses and prior service costs	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAmortizationAdjustmentFromAOCIPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansForNetPriorServiceCostCreditNetOfTax`	$36.70M	USD	Annual
Amortization of losses and prior service costs	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAmortizationAdjustmentFromAOCIPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansForNetPriorServiceCostCreditNetOfTax`	$36.70M	USD	Annual
Amortization of losses and prior service costs	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAmortizationAdjustmentFromAOCIPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansForNetPriorServiceCostCreditNetOfTax`	$75.80M	USD	Annual
Amortization of losses and prior service costs	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAmortizationAdjustmentFromAOCIPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansForNetPriorServiceCostCreditNetOfTax`	$75.80M	USD	Annual
Amortization of losses and prior service costs	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAmortizationAdjustmentFromAOCIPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansForNetPriorServiceCostCreditNetOfTax`	$56.90M	USD	Annual
Amortization of losses and prior service costs	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAmortizationAdjustmentFromAOCIPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansForNetPriorServiceCostCreditNetOfTax`	$56.90M	USD	Annual
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTaxPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingAndRedeemableInterests`	$-242.70M	USD	Annual
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTaxPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingAndRedeemableInterests`	$-242.70M	USD	Annual
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTaxPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingAndRedeemableInterests`	$-306.70M	USD	Annual
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTaxPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingAndRedeemableInterests`	$-306.70M	USD	Annual
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTaxPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingAndRedeemableInterests`	$385.80M	USD	Annual
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTaxPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingAndRedeemableInterests`	$385.80M	USD	Annual
Total comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionsAttributableToNoncontrollingAndRedeemableInterest`	$2.28B	USD	Annual
Total comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionsAttributableToNoncontrollingAndRedeemableInterest`	$2.28B	USD	Annual
Total comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionsAttributableToNoncontrollingAndRedeemableInterest`	$2.30B	USD	Annual
Total comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionsAttributableToNoncontrollingAndRedeemableInterest`	$2.30B	USD	Annual
Total comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionsAttributableToNoncontrollingAndRedeemableInterest`	$3.12B	USD	Annual
Total comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionsAttributableToNoncontrollingAndRedeemableInterest`	$3.12B	USD	Annual
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to redeemable and noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxPortionsAttributableToNoncontrollingAndRedeemableInterest`	$-45.20M	USD	Annual
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to redeemable and noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxPortionsAttributableToNoncontrollingAndRedeemableInterest`	$-45.20M	USD	Annual
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to redeemable and noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxPortionsAttributableToNoncontrollingAndRedeemableInterest`	$22.10M	USD	Annual
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to redeemable and noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxPortionsAttributableToNoncontrollingAndRedeemableInterest`	$22.10M	USD	Annual
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to redeemable and noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxPortionsAttributableToNoncontrollingAndRedeemableInterest`	$15.40M	USD	Annual
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to redeemable and noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxPortionsAttributableToNoncontrollingAndRedeemableInterest`	$15.40M	USD	Annual
Comprehensive income attributable to General Mills	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$2.25B	USD	Annual
Comprehensive income attributable to General Mills	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$2.25B	USD	Annual
Comprehensive income attributable to General Mills	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$3.17B	USD	Annual
Comprehensive income attributable to General Mills	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$3.17B	USD	Annual
Comprehensive income attributable to General Mills	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$2.29B	USD	Annual
Comprehensive income attributable to General Mills	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$2.29B	USD	Annual

Data is extracted from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings. Values shown are as reported in the filing.