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Earnings Per Share (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Mar. 01, 2012
Mar. 03, 2011
Mar. 01, 2012
Mar. 03, 2011
Earnings Per Share Basic And Diluted [Line Items]        
Antidilutive potential common shares that could dilute basic earnings per share in the future (in shares) 290.9 166.0 290.9 167.5
Earnings Per Share Reconciliation [Abstract]        
Net income (loss) available to Micron shareholders - Basic $ (282) $ 72 $ (469) $ 227
Net effect of assumed conversion of debt 0 2 0 4
Net income (loss) available to Micron shareholders - Diluted $ (282) $ 74 $ (469) $ 231
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding Reconciliation [Abstract]        
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - Basic (in shares) 982.8 988.1 982.1 980.5
Net effect of dilutive equity awards, escrow shares and assumed conversion of debt (in shares) 0 49.2 0 54.0
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - Diluted (in shares) 982.8 1,037.3 982.1 1,034.5
Earnings (loss) per share:        
Basic (in dollars per share) $ (0.29) $ 0.07 $ (0.48) $ 0.23
Diluted (in dollars per share) $ (0.29) $ 0.07 $ (0.48) $ 0.22