CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jun. 01, 2017	Jun. 02, 2016	Jun. 01, 2017	Jun. 02, 2016
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 1,647	$ (215)	$ 2,721	$ (105)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Foreign currency translation adjustments	11	39	48	(50)
Gain (loss) on derivatives, net	6	3	(1)	2
Pension liability adjustments	1	0	0	(5)
Gain (loss) on investments, net	1	4	0	2
Other comprehensive income (loss)	19	46	47	(51)
Total comprehensive income (loss)	1,666	(169)	2,768	(156)
Comprehensive (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	0	0	(1)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Micron	$ 1,666	$ (169)	$ 2,768	$ (157)