| Years Ended December 31, | ||||||||||
| Basic | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | |||||||
| Income from continuing operations less net | ||||||||||
| income attributable to the noncontrolling interest | $ | 3,924 | $ | 2,926 | $ | 1,858 | ||||
| Income from discontinued operations | - | - | 209 | |||||||
| Net income attributable to Honeywell | $ | 3,924 | $ | 2,926 | $ | 2,067 | ||||
| Weighted average shares outstanding | 786.4 | 782.4 | 780.8 | |||||||
| Earnings per share of common stock: | ||||||||||
| Income from continuing operations | $ | 4.99 | $ | 3.74 | $ | 2.38 | ||||
| Income from discontinued operations | - | - | 0.27 | |||||||
| Net Income attributable to Honeywell | $ | 4.99 | $ | 3.74 | $ | 2.65 | ||||