CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Feb. 27, 2020	Feb. 28, 2019	Feb. 27, 2020	Feb. 28, 2019
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 407	$ 1,625	$ 915	$ 4,921
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Gains (losses) on derivative instruments	(18)	6	(15)	(6)
Gains (losses) on investments	3	6	(2)	3
Foreign currency translation adjustments	0	(1)	0	(1)
Pension liability adjustments	0	0	(1)	0
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(15)	11	(18)	(4)
Total comprehensive income	392	1,636	897	4,917
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(2)	(6)	(19)	(9)
Comprehensive income attributable to Micron	$ 390	$ 1,630	$ 878	$ 4,908