Redeemable Preferred and Common Securities of Subsidiaries (Narratives) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Preferred securities		$ 1,000
Preferred securities voting power of the subsidiary	96.00%
Issuance of voting preferred and common securities to K-C	500
Combined voting rights of preferred and common securities held by K-C	4.00%
Percent of cash contributions loaned to K-C	98.00%
Preferred Securities Class A-1 [Member]
Preferred securities		500
Fixed annual rate of return on preferred securities	5.074%
Preferred Securities Class A-2 [Member]
Preferred securities	$ 500
Fixed annual rate of return on preferred securities	5.417%
Preferred securities potential redemption date	Dec. 01, 2014

- Definition

Value of temporary equity outstanding, excluding additional paid in capital. Temporary equity is a security with redemption features that are outside the control of the issuer, is not classified as an asset or liability in conformity with GAAP, and is not mandatorily redeemable. Includes any type of security that is redeemable at a fixed or determinable price or on a fixed or determinable date or dates, is redeemable at the option of the holder, or has conditions for redemption which are not solely within the control of the issuer. If convertible, the issuer does not control the actions or events necessary to issue the maximum number of shares that could be required to be delivered under the conversion option if the holder exercises the option to convert the stock to another class of equity. If the security is a warrant or a rights issue, the warrant or rights issue is considered to be temporary equity if the issuer cannot demonstrate that it would be able to deliver upon the exercise of the option by the holder in all cases. Includes stock with put option held by ESOP and stock redeemable by holder only in the event of a change in control of the issuer.

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