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Earnings Per Share (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
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May 30, 2013
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May 31, 2012
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May 30, 2013
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May 31, 2012
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| Earnings Per Share Reconciliation [Abstract] | ||||
| Net income (loss) available to Micron shareholders - basic and diluted | $ 43 | $ (320) | $ (518) | $ (789) |
| Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding Reconciliation [Abstract] | ||||
| Weighted-average common shares outstanding - basic (in shares) | 1,024.0 | 987.3 | 1,017.9 | 983.9 |
| Net effect of dilutive equity awards and convertible notes (in shares) | 22.6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Weighted-average common shares outstanding - diluted (in shares) | 1,046.6 | 987.3 | 1,017.9 | 983.9 |
| Earnings (loss) per share: | ||||
| Basic (in dollars per share) | $ 0.04 | $ (0.32) | $ (0.51) | $ (0.80) |
| Diluted (in dollars per share) | $ 0.04 | $ (0.32) | $ (0.51) | $ (0.80) |