10-Q Filing

GENERAL MILLS INC CIK: 40704 Q3 2025

Filing Information

Form Type	10-Q
Accession Number	`0001193125-25-057880`
Period End Date	20250228
Filing Date	20250319
Fiscal Year	2025
Fiscal Period	Q3
XBRL Instance	d899819d10q_htm.xml

Filing Contents

This filing contains the following financial statements:

Balance Sheet 142 Income Statement 128 Cash Flow Statement 178 Stockholders Equity 90 Comprehensive Income 80

Balance Sheet 142 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, par value per share	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.10	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, par value per share	`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 per share	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.10	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, par value per share	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.10	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, par value per share	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.10	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, par value per share	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.10	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$521.30M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$521.30M	USD	Point-in-time
Receivables	`ReceivablesNetCurrent`	$1.79B	USD	Point-in-time
Receivables	`ReceivablesNetCurrent`	$1.79B	USD	Point-in-time
Shares held in the treasury	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	195.50M	shares	Point-in-time
Shares held in the treasury	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	195.50M	shares	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`	207.01M	shares	Point-in-time
Shares held in the treasury	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	207.01M	shares	Point-in-time
Inventories	`InventoryNet`	$1.81B	USD	Point-in-time
Inventories	`InventoryNet`	$1.81B	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`	$401.90M	USD	Point-in-time
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	`PrepaidExpenseAndOtherAssetsCurrent`	$401.90M	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
Assets held for sale	`AssetsOfDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationCurrent`	$730.20M	USD	Point-in-time
Assets held for sale	`AssetsOfDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationCurrent`	$730.20M	USD	Point-in-time
Assets held for sale	`AssetsOfDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationCurrent`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Assets held for sale	`AssetsOfDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationCurrent`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$5.26B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$5.26B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$4.58B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$4.58B	USD	Point-in-time
Land, buildings, and equipment	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$3.46B	USD	Point-in-time
Land, buildings, and equipment	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$3.46B	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
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$15.52B	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$15.52B	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$14.75B	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$14.75B	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 intangible assets	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$7.06B	USD	Point-in-time
Other intangible assets	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$7.06B	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$1.41B	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$1.41B	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$1.29B	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$1.29B	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$32.71B	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$32.71B	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`	$3.69B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$3.69B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$3.99B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$3.99B	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of long-term debt	`LongTermDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligationsCurrent`	$1.94B	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of long-term debt	`LongTermDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligationsCurrent`	$1.94B	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`	$406.70M	USD	Point-in-time
Notes payable	`ShortTermBorrowings`	$406.70M	USD	Point-in-time
Notes payable	`ShortTermBorrowings`	$11.80M	USD	Point-in-time
Notes payable	`ShortTermBorrowings`	$11.80M	USD	Point-in-time
Other current liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesCurrent`	$1.42B	USD	Point-in-time
Other current liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesCurrent`	$1.42B	USD	Point-in-time
Other current liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesCurrent`	$1.82B	USD	Point-in-time
Other current liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesCurrent`	$1.82B	USD	Point-in-time
Liabilities held for sale	`LiabilitiesOfDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationCurrent`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Liabilities held for sale	`LiabilitiesOfDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationCurrent`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Liabilities held for sale	`LiabilitiesOfDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationCurrent`	$20.50M	USD	Point-in-time
Liabilities held for sale	`LiabilitiesOfDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationCurrent`	$20.50M	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$7.88B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$7.88B	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`	$11.84B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt	`LongTermDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations`	$11.84B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt	`LongTermDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations`	$11.30B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt	`LongTermDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations`	$11.30B	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilitiesNet`	$2.20B	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilitiesNet`	$2.20B	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilitiesNet`	$2.26B	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilitiesNet`	$2.26B	USD	Point-in-time
Other liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$1.28B	USD	Point-in-time
Other liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$1.28B	USD	Point-in-time
Other liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$1.21B	USD	Point-in-time
Other liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$1.21B	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`	$23.19B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities	`Liabilities`	$23.19B	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`	$1.23B	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapitalCommonStock`	$1.23B	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapitalCommonStock`	$1.19B	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapitalCommonStock`	$1.19B	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`	$21.64B	USD	Point-in-time
Retained earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$21.64B	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock in treasury, at cost, shares of 207.1 and 195.5	`TreasuryStockValue`	$11.17B	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock in treasury, at cost, shares of 207.1 and 195.5	`TreasuryStockValue`	$11.17B	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock in treasury, at cost, shares of 207.1 and 195.5	`TreasuryStockValue`	$10.36B	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock in treasury, at cost, shares of 207.1 and 195.5	`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`	$-2.47B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-2.47B	USD	Point-in-time
Total stockholders' equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$9.26B	USD	Point-in-time
Total stockholders' equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$9.26B	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`	$251.80M	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterest`	$251.80M	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterest`	$249.40M	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterest`	$249.40M	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$10.70B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$10.70B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$9.45B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$9.45B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$9.51B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$9.51B	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`	$9.69B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$9.69B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$9.63B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$9.63B	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`	$32.71B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities and equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$32.71B	USD	Point-in-time

Income Statement 128 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Net sales	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$5.10B	USD	1 Quarter
Net sales	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$5.10B	USD	1 Quarter
Net sales	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$15.14B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net sales	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$15.14B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net sales	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$4.84B	USD	1 Quarter
Net sales	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$4.84B	USD	1 Quarter
Net sales	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$14.93B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net sales	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$14.93B	USD	3 Qtrs
Cost of sales	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$3.20B	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of sales	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$3.20B	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of sales	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$3.39B	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of sales	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$3.39B	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of sales	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$9.67B	USD	3 Qtrs
Cost of sales	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$9.67B	USD	3 Qtrs
Cost of sales	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$9.90B	USD	3 Qtrs
Cost of sales	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$9.90B	USD	3 Qtrs
Selling, general, and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$2.55B	USD	3 Qtrs
Selling, general, and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$2.55B	USD	3 Qtrs
Selling, general, and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$844.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general, and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$844.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general, and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$2.46B	USD	3 Qtrs
Selling, general, and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$2.46B	USD	3 Qtrs
Selling, general, and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$790.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general, and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$790.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Divestiture gain	`GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness`	$95.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Divestiture gain	`GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness`	$95.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Divestiture gain	`GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Divestiture gain	`GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Divestiture gain	`GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness`	$95.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Divestiture gain	`GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness`	$95.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Divestiture gain	`GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Divestiture gain	`GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Restructuring, impairment, and other exit costs (recoveries)	`RestructuringSettlementAndImpairmentProvisions`	$2.60M	USD	3 Qtrs
Restructuring, impairment, and other exit costs (recoveries)	`RestructuringSettlementAndImpairmentProvisions`	$2.60M	USD	3 Qtrs
Restructuring, impairment, and other exit costs (recoveries)	`RestructuringSettlementAndImpairmentProvisions`	$130.60M	USD	3 Qtrs
Restructuring, impairment, and other exit costs (recoveries)	`RestructuringSettlementAndImpairmentProvisions`	$130.60M	USD	3 Qtrs
Restructuring, impairment, and other exit costs (recoveries)	`RestructuringSettlementAndImpairmentProvisions`	$-800.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Restructuring, impairment, and other exit costs (recoveries)	`RestructuringSettlementAndImpairmentProvisions`	$-800.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Restructuring, impairment, and other exit costs (recoveries)	`RestructuringSettlementAndImpairmentProvisions`	$5.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Restructuring, impairment, and other exit costs (recoveries)	`RestructuringSettlementAndImpairmentProvisions`	$5.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating profit	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$2.65B	USD	3 Qtrs
Operating profit	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$2.65B	USD	3 Qtrs
Operating profit	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$891.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating profit	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$891.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating profit	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$910.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating profit	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$910.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating profit	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$2.80B	USD	3 Qtrs
Operating profit	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$2.80B	USD	3 Qtrs
Benefit plan non-service income	`NetPeriodicDefinedBenefitsExpenseReversalOfExpenseExcludingServiceCostComponent`	$-55.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Benefit plan non-service income	`NetPeriodicDefinedBenefitsExpenseReversalOfExpenseExcludingServiceCostComponent`	$-55.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Benefit plan non-service income	`NetPeriodicDefinedBenefitsExpenseReversalOfExpenseExcludingServiceCostComponent`	$-13.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Benefit plan non-service income	`NetPeriodicDefinedBenefitsExpenseReversalOfExpenseExcludingServiceCostComponent`	$-13.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Benefit plan non-service income	`NetPeriodicDefinedBenefitsExpenseReversalOfExpenseExcludingServiceCostComponent`	$-41.60M	USD	3 Qtrs
Benefit plan non-service income	`NetPeriodicDefinedBenefitsExpenseReversalOfExpenseExcludingServiceCostComponent`	$-41.60M	USD	3 Qtrs
Benefit plan non-service income	`NetPeriodicDefinedBenefitsExpenseReversalOfExpenseExcludingServiceCostComponent`	$-18.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Benefit plan non-service income	`NetPeriodicDefinedBenefitsExpenseReversalOfExpenseExcludingServiceCostComponent`	$-18.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest, net	`InterestExpense`	$356.50M	USD	3 Qtrs
Interest, net	`InterestExpense`	$356.50M	USD	3 Qtrs
Interest, net	`InterestExpense`	$136.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest, net	`InterestExpense`	$136.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest, net	`InterestExpense`	$384.50M	USD	3 Qtrs
Interest, net	`InterestExpense`	$384.50M	USD	3 Qtrs
Interest, net	`InterestExpense`	$121.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest, net	`InterestExpense`	$121.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings before income taxes and after-tax earnings from joint ventures	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$2.46B	USD	3 Qtrs
Earnings before income taxes and after-tax earnings from joint ventures	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$2.46B	USD	3 Qtrs
Earnings before income taxes and after-tax earnings from joint ventures	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$2.35B	USD	3 Qtrs
Earnings before income taxes and after-tax earnings from joint ventures	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$2.35B	USD	3 Qtrs
Earnings before income taxes and after-tax earnings from joint ventures	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$807.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings before income taxes and after-tax earnings from joint ventures	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$807.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings before income taxes and after-tax earnings from joint ventures	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$769.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings before income taxes and after-tax earnings from joint ventures	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$769.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$504.60M	USD	3 Qtrs
Income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$504.60M	USD	3 Qtrs
Income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$152.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$152.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$458.50M	USD	3 Qtrs
Income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$458.50M	USD	3 Qtrs
Income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$149.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$149.30M	USD	1 Quarter
After-tax earnings from joint ventures	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$65.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
After-tax earnings from joint ventures	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$65.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
After-tax earnings from joint ventures	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$14.40M	USD	1 Quarter
After-tax earnings from joint ventures	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$14.40M	USD	1 Quarter
After-tax earnings from joint ventures	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$63.60M	USD	3 Qtrs
After-tax earnings from joint ventures	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$63.60M	USD	3 Qtrs
After-tax earnings from joint ventures	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$18.00M	USD	1 Quarter
After-tax earnings from joint ventures	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$18.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings, including earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ProfitLoss`	$676.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings, including earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ProfitLoss`	$676.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings, including earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ProfitLoss`	$2.02B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net earnings, including earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ProfitLoss`	$2.02B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net earnings, including earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ProfitLoss`	$631.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings, including earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ProfitLoss`	$631.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings, including earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ProfitLoss`	$1.96B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net earnings, including earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ProfitLoss`	$1.96B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$5.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$5.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$6.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$6.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$15.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$15.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$19.80M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$19.80M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net earnings attributable to General Mills	`NetIncomeLoss`	$625.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings attributable to General Mills	`NetIncomeLoss`	$625.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings attributable to General Mills	`NetIncomeLoss`	$2.00B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net earnings attributable to General Mills	`NetIncomeLoss`	$2.00B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net earnings attributable to General Mills	`NetIncomeLoss`	$1.94B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net earnings attributable to General Mills	`NetIncomeLoss`	$1.94B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net earnings attributable to General Mills	`NetIncomeLoss`	$670.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings attributable to General Mills	`NetIncomeLoss`	$670.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings per share - basic	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$1.14	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings per share - basic	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$1.14	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`	$3.60	USD	3 Qtrs
Earnings per share - basic	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$3.60	USD	3 Qtrs
Earnings per share - basic	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$3.35	USD	3 Qtrs
Earnings per share - basic	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$3.35	USD	3 Qtrs
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`	$1.12	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings per share - diluted	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$1.12	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings per share - diluted	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$3.57	USD	3 Qtrs
Earnings per share - diluted	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$3.57	USD	3 Qtrs
Earnings per share - diluted	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$3.33	USD	3 Qtrs
Earnings per share - diluted	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$3.33	USD	3 Qtrs

Cash Flow Statement 178 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Net earnings, including earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ProfitLoss`	$676.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings, including earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ProfitLoss`	$676.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings, including earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ProfitLoss`	$2.02B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net earnings, including earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ProfitLoss`	$2.02B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net earnings, including earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ProfitLoss`	$631.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings, including earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ProfitLoss`	$631.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings, including earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ProfitLoss`	$1.96B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net earnings, including earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ProfitLoss`	$1.96B	USD	3 Qtrs
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$412.20M	USD	3 Qtrs
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$412.20M	USD	3 Qtrs
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$403.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$403.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
After-tax earnings from joint ventures	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$65.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
After-tax earnings from joint ventures	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$65.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
After-tax earnings from joint ventures	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$14.40M	USD	1 Quarter
After-tax earnings from joint ventures	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$14.40M	USD	1 Quarter
After-tax earnings from joint ventures	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$63.60M	USD	3 Qtrs
After-tax earnings from joint ventures	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$63.60M	USD	3 Qtrs
After-tax earnings from joint ventures	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$18.00M	USD	1 Quarter
After-tax earnings from joint ventures	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$18.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Distributions of earnings from joint ventures	`EquityMethodInvestmentDividendsOrDistributions`	$31.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
Distributions of earnings from joint ventures	`EquityMethodInvestmentDividendsOrDistributions`	$31.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
Distributions of earnings from joint ventures	`EquityMethodInvestmentDividendsOrDistributions`	$30.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Distributions of earnings from joint ventures	`EquityMethodInvestmentDividendsOrDistributions`	$30.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Stock-based compensation	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$67.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Stock-based compensation	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$67.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Stock-based compensation	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$76.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Stock-based compensation	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$76.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxesAndTaxCredits`	$-85.50M	USD	3 Qtrs
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxesAndTaxCredits`	$-85.50M	USD	3 Qtrs
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxesAndTaxCredits`	$-13.50M	USD	3 Qtrs
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxesAndTaxCredits`	$-13.50M	USD	3 Qtrs
Pension and other postretirement benefit plan contributions	`PensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitContributions`	$23.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Pension and other postretirement benefit plan contributions	`PensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitContributions`	$23.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Pension and other postretirement benefit plan contributions	`PensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitContributions`	$20.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Pension and other postretirement benefit plan contributions	`PensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitContributions`	$20.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Pension and other postretirement benefit plan costs	`PensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitExpense`	$-20.20M	USD	3 Qtrs
Pension and other postretirement benefit plan costs	`PensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitExpense`	$-20.20M	USD	3 Qtrs
Pension and other postretirement benefit plan costs	`PensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitExpense`	$-9.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Pension and other postretirement benefit plan costs	`PensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitExpense`	$-9.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Divestiture gain	`GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness`	$95.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Divestiture gain	`GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness`	$95.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Divestiture gain	`GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Divestiture gain	`GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Divestiture gain	`GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness`	$95.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Divestiture gain	`GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness`	$95.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Divestiture gain	`GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Divestiture gain	`GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Restructuring, impairment, and other exit (recoveries) costs	`RestructuringCostsAndAssetImpairmentCharges`	$119.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Restructuring, impairment, and other exit (recoveries) costs	`RestructuringCostsAndAssetImpairmentCharges`	$119.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Restructuring, impairment, and other exit (recoveries) costs	`RestructuringCostsAndAssetImpairmentCharges`	$-3.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
Restructuring, impairment, and other exit (recoveries) costs	`RestructuringCostsAndAssetImpairmentCharges`	$-3.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
Changes in current assets and liabilities, excluding the effects of acquisitions and divestitures	`IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingCapital`	$-55.80M	USD	3 Qtrs
Changes in current assets and liabilities, excluding the effects of acquisitions and divestitures	`IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingCapital`	$-55.80M	USD	3 Qtrs
Changes in current assets and liabilities, excluding the effects of acquisitions and divestitures	`IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingCapital`	$9.60M	USD	3 Qtrs
Changes in current assets and liabilities, excluding the effects of acquisitions and divestitures	`IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingCapital`	$9.60M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other, net	`OtherOperatingActivitiesCashFlowStatement`	$41.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other, net	`OtherOperatingActivitiesCashFlowStatement`	$41.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other, net	`OtherOperatingActivitiesCashFlowStatement`	$-58.20M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other, net	`OtherOperatingActivitiesCashFlowStatement`	$-58.20M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$2.31B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$2.31B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$2.44B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$2.44B	USD	3 Qtrs
Purchases of land, buildings, and equipment	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$405.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Purchases of land, buildings, and equipment	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$405.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Purchases of land, buildings, and equipment	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$485.60M	USD	3 Qtrs
Purchases of land, buildings, and equipment	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$485.60M	USD	3 Qtrs
Acquisition, net of cash acquired	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesGross`	$25.50M	USD	3 Qtrs
Acquisition, net of cash acquired	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesGross`	$25.50M	USD	3 Qtrs
Acquisition, net of cash acquired	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesGross`	$1.42B	USD	3 Qtrs
Acquisition, net of cash acquired	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesGross`	$1.42B	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from divestiture	`ProceedsFromDivestitureOfBusinesses`	$241.80M	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from divestiture	`ProceedsFromDivestitureOfBusinesses`	$241.80M	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from divestiture	`ProceedsFromDivestitureOfBusinesses`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from divestiture	`ProceedsFromDivestitureOfBusinesses`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Investments in affiliates, net	`NetRepaymentsFromAdvancesToJointVentures`	$-1.50M	USD	3 Qtrs
Investments in affiliates, net	`NetRepaymentsFromAdvancesToJointVentures`	$-1.50M	USD	3 Qtrs
Investments in affiliates, net	`NetRepaymentsFromAdvancesToJointVentures`	$6.60M	USD	3 Qtrs
Investments in affiliates, net	`NetRepaymentsFromAdvancesToJointVentures`	$6.60M	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from disposal of land, buildings, and equipment	`ProceedsFromSaleOfPropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$1.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from disposal of land, buildings, and equipment	`ProceedsFromSaleOfPropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$1.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from disposal of land, buildings, and equipment	`ProceedsFromSaleOfPropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$200.00K	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from disposal of land, buildings, and equipment	`ProceedsFromSaleOfPropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$200.00K	USD	3 Qtrs
Other, net	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$5.60M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other, net	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$5.60M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other, net	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$-4.80M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other, net	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$-4.80M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash used by investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-507.60M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash used by investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-507.60M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash used by investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-1.58B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash used by investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-1.58B	USD	3 Qtrs
Change in notes payable	`ProceedsFromRepaymentsOfShortTermDebt`	$397.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Change in notes payable	`ProceedsFromRepaymentsOfShortTermDebt`	$397.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Change in notes payable	`ProceedsFromRepaymentsOfShortTermDebt`	$654.50M	USD	3 Qtrs
Change in notes payable	`ProceedsFromRepaymentsOfShortTermDebt`	$654.50M	USD	3 Qtrs
Issuance of long-term debt	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfLongTermDebt`	$500.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Issuance of long-term debt	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfLongTermDebt`	$500.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Issuance of long-term debt	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfLongTermDebt`	$1.50B	USD	3 Qtrs
Issuance of long-term debt	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfLongTermDebt`	$1.50B	USD	3 Qtrs
Issuance of long-term debt	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfLongTermDebt`	$1.00B	USD	3 Qtrs
Issuance of long-term debt	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfLongTermDebt`	$1.00B	USD	3 Qtrs
Payment of long-term debt	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt`	$900.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Payment of long-term debt	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt`	$900.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Payment of long-term debt	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt`	$500.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Payment of long-term debt	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt`	$500.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from common stock issued on exercised options	`ProceedsFromStockOptionsExercised`	$11.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from common stock issued on exercised options	`ProceedsFromStockOptionsExercised`	$11.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from common stock issued on exercised options	`ProceedsFromStockOptionsExercised`	$38.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from common stock issued on exercised options	`ProceedsFromStockOptionsExercised`	$38.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
Purchases of common stock for treasury	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$901.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Purchases of common stock for treasury	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$901.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Purchases of common stock for treasury	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$1.60B	USD	3 Qtrs
Purchases of common stock for treasury	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$1.60B	USD	3 Qtrs
Dividends paid	`PaymentsOfDividends`	$1.03B	USD	3 Qtrs
Dividends paid	`PaymentsOfDividends`	$1.03B	USD	3 Qtrs
Dividends paid	`PaymentsOfDividends`	$1.01B	USD	3 Qtrs
Dividends paid	`PaymentsOfDividends`	$1.01B	USD	3 Qtrs
Distributions to noncontrolling interest holders	`DistributionsToNoncontrollingAndRedeemableInterestHolders`	$16.60M	USD	3 Qtrs
Distributions to noncontrolling interest holders	`DistributionsToNoncontrollingAndRedeemableInterestHolders`	$16.60M	USD	3 Qtrs
Distributions to noncontrolling interest holders	`DistributionsToNoncontrollingAndRedeemableInterestHolders`	$17.30M	USD	3 Qtrs
Distributions to noncontrolling interest holders	`DistributionsToNoncontrollingAndRedeemableInterestHolders`	$17.30M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other, net	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-47.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other, net	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-47.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other, net	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-117.50M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other, net	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-117.50M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash used by financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-1.93B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash used by financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-1.93B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash used by financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-609.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash used by financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-609.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$-600.00K	USD	3 Qtrs
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$-600.00K	USD	3 Qtrs
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$-15.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$-15.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Increase in cash and cash equivalents	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$103.30M	USD	3 Qtrs
Increase in cash and cash equivalents	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$103.30M	USD	3 Qtrs
Increase in cash and cash equivalents	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$3.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Increase in cash and cash equivalents	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$3.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
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`	$585.50M	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`	$588.60M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of year	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$588.60M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of year	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$521.30M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of year	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$521.30M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$418.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$418.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$585.50M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$585.50M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$588.60M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$588.60M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$521.30M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$521.30M	USD	Point-in-time
Receivables	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable`	$83.80M	USD	3 Qtrs
Receivables	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable`	$83.80M	USD	3 Qtrs
Receivables	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable`	$95.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Receivables	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable`	$95.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Inventories	`IncreaseDecreaseInInventories`	$-347.80M	USD	3 Qtrs
Inventories	`IncreaseDecreaseInInventories`	$-347.80M	USD	3 Qtrs
Inventories	`IncreaseDecreaseInInventories`	$-59.50M	USD	3 Qtrs
Inventories	`IncreaseDecreaseInInventories`	$-59.50M	USD	3 Qtrs
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInPrepaidDeferredExpenseAndOtherAssets`	$-269.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInPrepaidDeferredExpenseAndOtherAssets`	$-269.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInPrepaidDeferredExpenseAndOtherAssets`	$-139.60M	USD	3 Qtrs
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInPrepaidDeferredExpenseAndOtherAssets`	$-139.60M	USD	3 Qtrs
Accounts payable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableTrade`	$-136.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Accounts payable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableTrade`	$-136.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Accounts payable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableTrade`	$-543.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Accounts payable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableTrade`	$-543.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other current liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherCurrentLiabilities`	$700.00K	USD	3 Qtrs
Other current liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherCurrentLiabilities`	$700.00K	USD	3 Qtrs
Other current liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherCurrentLiabilities`	$89.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other current liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherCurrentLiabilities`	$89.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Changes in current assets and liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingCapital`	$-55.80M	USD	3 Qtrs
Changes in current assets and liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingCapital`	$-55.80M	USD	3 Qtrs
Changes in current assets and liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingCapital`	$9.60M	USD	3 Qtrs
Changes in current assets and liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingCapital`	$9.60M	USD	3 Qtrs

Stockholders Equity 90 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Common stock, par value per share	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.10	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, par value per share	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.10	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, par value per share	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.10	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, par value per share	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.10	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, par value per share	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.10	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, par value per share	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.10	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares authorized	`CommonStockSharesAuthorized`	1.00B	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares authorized	`CommonStockSharesAuthorized`	1.00B	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares authorized	`CommonStockSharesAuthorized`	1.00B	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares authorized	`CommonStockSharesAuthorized`	1.00B	shares	Point-in-time
Shares purchased, excise tax	`TreasuryStockValueExciseTax`	$7.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Shares purchased, excise tax	`TreasuryStockValueExciseTax`	$7.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Shares purchased, excise tax	`TreasuryStockValueExciseTax`	$2.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Shares purchased, excise tax	`TreasuryStockValueExciseTax`	$2.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Shares purchased, excise tax	`TreasuryStockValueExciseTax`	$2.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Shares purchased, excise tax	`TreasuryStockValueExciseTax`	$2.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Shares purchased, excise tax	`TreasuryStockValueExciseTax`	$15.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Shares purchased, excise tax	`TreasuryStockValueExciseTax`	$15.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash dividends declared per share	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareDeclared`	$0.59	USD	1 Quarter
Cash dividends declared per share	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareDeclared`	$0.59	USD	1 Quarter
Cash dividends declared per share	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareDeclared`	$2.36	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash dividends declared per share	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareDeclared`	$2.36	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash dividends declared per share	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareDeclared`	$0.60	USD	1 Quarter
Cash dividends declared per share	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareDeclared`	$0.60	USD	1 Quarter
Cash dividends declared per share	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareDeclared`	$2.40	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash dividends declared per share	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareDeclared`	$2.40	USD	3 Qtrs
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`	195.50M	shares	Point-in-time
Beginning Balance, Treasury Stock, Shares	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	195.50M	shares	Point-in-time
Beginning Balance, Treasury Stock, Shares	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	207.01M	shares	Point-in-time
Beginning Balance, Treasury Stock, Shares	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	207.01M	shares	Point-in-time
Shares purchased, including excise tax, shares	`TreasuryStockSharesAcquired`	4.80M	shares	1 Quarter
Shares purchased, including excise tax, shares	`TreasuryStockSharesAcquired`	4.80M	shares	1 Quarter
Shares purchased, including excise tax, shares	`TreasuryStockSharesAcquired`	4.70M	shares	1 Quarter
Shares purchased, including excise tax, shares	`TreasuryStockSharesAcquired`	4.70M	shares	1 Quarter
Shares purchased, including excise tax, shares	`TreasuryStockSharesAcquired`	23.50M	shares	3 Qtrs
Shares purchased, including excise tax, shares	`TreasuryStockSharesAcquired`	23.50M	shares	3 Qtrs
Shares purchased, including excise tax, shares	`TreasuryStockSharesAcquired`	13.50M	shares	3 Qtrs
Shares purchased, including excise tax, shares	`TreasuryStockSharesAcquired`	13.50M	shares	3 Qtrs
Ending Balance, Treasury Stock, Shares	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	195.50M	shares	Point-in-time
Ending Balance, Treasury Stock, Shares	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	195.50M	shares	Point-in-time
Ending Balance, Treasury Stock, Shares	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	207.01M	shares	Point-in-time
Ending Balance, Treasury Stock, Shares	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	207.01M	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`	$10.70B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning Balance, equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$10.70B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning Balance, equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$9.45B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning Balance, equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$9.45B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning Balance, equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$9.51B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning Balance, equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$9.51B	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`	$9.69B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning Balance, equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$9.69B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning Balance, equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$9.63B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning Balance, equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$9.63B	USD	Point-in-time
Shares purchased, including excise tax, value	`TreasuryStockValueAcquiredCostMethod`	$304.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Shares purchased, including excise tax, value	`TreasuryStockValueAcquiredCostMethod`	$304.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Shares purchased, including excise tax, value	`TreasuryStockValueAcquiredCostMethod`	$303.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Shares purchased, including excise tax, value	`TreasuryStockValueAcquiredCostMethod`	$303.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Shares purchased, including excise tax, value	`TreasuryStockValueAcquiredCostMethod`	$1.62B	USD	3 Qtrs
Shares purchased, including excise tax, value	`TreasuryStockValueAcquiredCostMethod`	$1.62B	USD	3 Qtrs
Shares purchased, including excise tax, value	`TreasuryStockValueAcquiredCostMethod`	$909.60M	USD	3 Qtrs
Shares purchased, including excise tax, value	`TreasuryStockValueAcquiredCostMethod`	$909.60M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net earnings attributable to General Mills	`NetIncomeLoss`	$625.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings attributable to General Mills	`NetIncomeLoss`	$625.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings attributable to General Mills	`NetIncomeLoss`	$2.00B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net earnings attributable to General Mills	`NetIncomeLoss`	$2.00B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net earnings attributable to General Mills	`NetIncomeLoss`	$1.94B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net earnings attributable to General Mills	`NetIncomeLoss`	$1.94B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net earnings attributable to General Mills	`NetIncomeLoss`	$670.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings attributable to General Mills	`NetIncomeLoss`	$670.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Ending Balance, equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$10.70B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending Balance, equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$10.70B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending Balance, equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$9.45B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending Balance, equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$9.45B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending Balance, equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$9.51B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending Balance, equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$9.51B	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`	$9.69B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending Balance, equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$9.69B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending Balance, equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$9.63B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending Balance, equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$9.63B	USD	Point-in-time

Comprehensive Income 80 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Net earnings, including earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ProfitLoss`	$676.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings, including earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ProfitLoss`	$676.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings, including earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ProfitLoss`	$2.02B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net earnings, including earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ProfitLoss`	$2.02B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net earnings, including earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ProfitLoss`	$631.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings, including earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ProfitLoss`	$631.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings, including earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ProfitLoss`	$1.96B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net earnings, including earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ProfitLoss`	$1.96B	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$2.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$2.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$-26.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$-26.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$6.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$6.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$-38.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$-38.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Hedge derivatives	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossBeforeReclassificationAfterTax`	$-7.30M	USD	3 Qtrs
Hedge derivatives	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossBeforeReclassificationAfterTax`	$-7.30M	USD	3 Qtrs
Hedge derivatives	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossBeforeReclassificationAfterTax`	$-6.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Hedge derivatives	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossBeforeReclassificationAfterTax`	$-6.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Hedge derivatives	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossBeforeReclassificationAfterTax`	$1.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Hedge derivatives	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossBeforeReclassificationAfterTax`	$1.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Hedge derivatives	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossBeforeReclassificationAfterTax`	$4.30M	USD	3 Qtrs
Hedge derivatives	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossBeforeReclassificationAfterTax`	$4.30M	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIRealizedUponSaleOrLiquidationBeforeTax`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIRealizedUponSaleOrLiquidationBeforeTax`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIRealizedUponSaleOrLiquidationBeforeTax`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIRealizedUponSaleOrLiquidationBeforeTax`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIRealizedUponSaleOrLiquidationBeforeTax`	$-33.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIRealizedUponSaleOrLiquidationBeforeTax`	$-33.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIRealizedUponSaleOrLiquidationBeforeTax`	$-33.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIRealizedUponSaleOrLiquidationBeforeTax`	$-33.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Hedge derivatives	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossReclassificationAfterTax`	$2.30M	USD	3 Qtrs
Hedge derivatives	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossReclassificationAfterTax`	$2.30M	USD	3 Qtrs
Hedge derivatives	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossReclassificationAfterTax`	$1.30M	USD	3 Qtrs
Hedge derivatives	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossReclassificationAfterTax`	$1.30M	USD	3 Qtrs
Hedge derivatives	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossReclassificationAfterTax`	$100.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Hedge derivatives	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossReclassificationAfterTax`	$100.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Hedge derivatives	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossReclassificationAfterTax`	$3.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Hedge derivatives	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossReclassificationAfterTax`	$3.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Amortization of losses and prior service costs	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAmortizationAdjustmentFromAOCIPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansForNetPriorServiceCostCreditNetOfTax`	$34.50M	USD	3 Qtrs
Amortization of losses and prior service costs	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAmortizationAdjustmentFromAOCIPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansForNetPriorServiceCostCreditNetOfTax`	$34.50M	USD	3 Qtrs
Amortization of losses and prior service costs	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAmortizationAdjustmentFromAOCIPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansForNetPriorServiceCostCreditNetOfTax`	$27.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
Amortization of losses and prior service costs	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAmortizationAdjustmentFromAOCIPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansForNetPriorServiceCostCreditNetOfTax`	$27.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
Amortization of losses and prior service costs	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAmortizationAdjustmentFromAOCIPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansForNetPriorServiceCostCreditNetOfTax`	$9.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Amortization of losses and prior service costs	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAmortizationAdjustmentFromAOCIPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansForNetPriorServiceCostCreditNetOfTax`	$9.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Amortization of losses and prior service costs	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAmortizationAdjustmentFromAOCIPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansForNetPriorServiceCostCreditNetOfTax`	$11.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Amortization of losses and prior service costs	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAmortizationAdjustmentFromAOCIPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansForNetPriorServiceCostCreditNetOfTax`	$11.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTaxPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingAndRedeemableInterests`	$-20.20M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTaxPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingAndRedeemableInterests`	$-20.20M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTaxPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingAndRedeemableInterests`	$44.50M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTaxPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingAndRedeemableInterests`	$44.50M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTaxPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingAndRedeemableInterests`	$4.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTaxPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingAndRedeemableInterests`	$4.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTaxPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingAndRedeemableInterests`	$49.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTaxPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingAndRedeemableInterests`	$49.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Total comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionsAttributableToNoncontrollingAndRedeemableInterest`	$2.06B	USD	3 Qtrs
Total comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionsAttributableToNoncontrollingAndRedeemableInterest`	$2.06B	USD	3 Qtrs
Total comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionsAttributableToNoncontrollingAndRedeemableInterest`	$680.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Total comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionsAttributableToNoncontrollingAndRedeemableInterest`	$680.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Total comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionsAttributableToNoncontrollingAndRedeemableInterest`	$680.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Total comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionsAttributableToNoncontrollingAndRedeemableInterest`	$680.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Total comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionsAttributableToNoncontrollingAndRedeemableInterest`	$1.94B	USD	3 Qtrs
Total comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionsAttributableToNoncontrollingAndRedeemableInterest`	$1.94B	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxPortionsAttributableToNoncontrollingAndRedeemableInterest`	$5.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxPortionsAttributableToNoncontrollingAndRedeemableInterest`	$5.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxPortionsAttributableToNoncontrollingAndRedeemableInterest`	$20.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxPortionsAttributableToNoncontrollingAndRedeemableInterest`	$20.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxPortionsAttributableToNoncontrollingAndRedeemableInterest`	$14.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxPortionsAttributableToNoncontrollingAndRedeemableInterest`	$14.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxPortionsAttributableToNoncontrollingAndRedeemableInterest`	$6.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxPortionsAttributableToNoncontrollingAndRedeemableInterest`	$6.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to General Mills	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$2.05B	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive income attributable to General Mills	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$2.05B	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive income attributable to General Mills	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$675.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to General Mills	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$675.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to General Mills	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$674.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to General Mills	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$674.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to General Mills	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$1.92B	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive income attributable to General Mills	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$1.92B	USD	3 Qtrs

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