CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	May 29, 2014	Aug. 29, 2013
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Cash and equivalents	$ 4,062	$ 2,880
Short-term investments	202	221
Receivables	2,715	2,329
Inventories	2,532	2,649
Restricted cash	0	556
Other current assets	194	276
Total current assets	9,705	8,911
Assets, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Long-term marketable investments	545	499
Property, plant and equipment, net	8,021	7,626
Equity method investments	744	396
Intangible assets, net	343	386
Deferred tax assets	693	861
Other noncurrent assets	444	439
Total assets	20,495	19,118
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	2,828	2,115
Deferred income	282	243
Equipment purchase contracts	142	182
Current debt	1,508	1,585
Total current liabilities	4,760	4,125
Liabilities, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Long-term debt	4,137	4,452
Other noncurrent liabilities	813	535
Total liabilities	9,710	9,112
Commitments and contingencies
Redeemable convertible notes	88	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	8,210	9,187
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)	1,579	(212)
Accumulated other comprehensive income	44	63
Total Micron shareholders' equity	9,940	9,142
Noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries	757	864
Total equity	10,697	10,006
Total liabilities and equity	$ 20,495	$ 19,118