Consolidated Statement Of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net Income	$ 692	$ 495	$ 1,367	$ 961
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Unrealized currency translation adjustments	125	(4)	(274)	22
Employee postretirement benefits	5	26	39	22
Other	(24)	(3)	8	(20)
Total Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	106	19	(227)	24
Comprehensive Income	798	514	1,140	985
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(15)	(9)	(18)	(16)
Comprehensive Income Attributable to Kimberly-Clark Corporation	$ 783	$ 505	$ 1,122	$ 969