Document and Entity Information - shares
9 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2016
Dec. 15, 2016
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]    
Entity Registrant Name CalAmp Corp.  
Entity Central Index Key 0000730255  
Entity Filer Category Accelerated Filer  
Trading Symbol CAMP  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --02-28  
Document Type 10-Q  
Amendment Flag false  
Document Period End Date Nov. 30, 2016  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q3  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2017  
Entity Voluntary Filers No  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   35,412,382