CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 27, 2014	Aug. 29, 2013
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Cash and equivalents	$ 4,305	$ 2,880
Short-term investments	199	221
Receivables	2,826	2,329
Inventories	2,462	2,649
Restricted cash	0	556
Other current assets	199	276
Total current assets	9,991	8,911
Assets, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Long-term marketable investments	552	499
Property, plant and equipment, net	7,859	7,626
Equity method investments	618	396
Intangible assets, net	367	386
Deferred tax assets	741	861
Other noncurrent assets	487	439
Total assets	20,615	19,118
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	2,679	2,115
Deferred income	251	243
Equipment purchase contracts	145	182
Current debt	2,230	1,585
Total current liabilities	5,305	4,125
Liabilities, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Long-term debt	4,317	4,452
Other noncurrent liabilities	858	535
Total liabilities	10,480	9,112
Commitments and contingencies
Redeemable convertible notes	91	0
Micron shareholders' equity:
Common stock, $0.10 par value, 3,000 shares authorized, 1,070 shares issued and outstanding (1,044 as of August 29, 2013)	107	104
Additional capital	8,282	9,187
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)	836	(212)
Accumulated other comprehensive income	59	63
Total Micron shareholders' equity	9,284	9,142
Noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries	760	864
Total equity	10,044	10,006
Total liabilities and equity	$ 20,615	$ 19,118