Document and Entity Information - shares |
9 Months Ended | |
|---|---|---|
Nov. 30, 2016 |
Dec. 15, 2016 |
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| 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 |