CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 01, 2018	Mar. 02, 2017	Mar. 01, 2018	Mar. 02, 2017
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 3,311	$ 894	$ 5,989	$ 1,074
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Gain (loss) on derivatives, net	18	0	15	(7)
Pension liability adjustments	2	0	1	(1)
Gain (loss) on investments, net	(1)	0	(2)	(1)
Foreign currency translation adjustments	0	0	0	37
Other comprehensive income (loss)	19	0	14	28
Total comprehensive income	3,330	894	6,003	1,102
Comprehensive (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests	(2)	0	(2)	0
Comprehensive income attributable to Micron	$ 3,328	$ 894	$ 6,001	$ 1,102