CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 03, 2020	Aug. 29, 2019	Aug. 30, 2018
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 2,710	$ 6,358	$ 14,138
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Gains (losses) on derivative instruments	46	(3)	(15)
Pension liability adjustments	15	(6)	(3)
Gains (losses) on investments	1	9	(2)
Foreign currency translation adjustments	0	(1)	1
Other comprehensive income (loss)	62	(1)	(19)
Total comprehensive income	2,772	6,357	14,119
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(23)	(45)	(3)
Comprehensive income attributable to Micron	$ 2,749	$ 6,312	$ 14,116