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Shareholder Report
 6 Months Ended
Feb. 28, 2025
USD ($)
Holding
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Document Type N-CSRS
Amendment Flag false
Registrant Name Intermediate Bond Fund of America
Entity Central Index Key 0000826813
Entity Investment Company Type N-1A
Document Period End Date Feb. 28, 2025
Intermediate Bond Fund of America® Class A  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Intermediate Bond Fund of America®
Class Name Class A
Trading Symbol AIBAX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Intermediate Bond Fund of America (the "fund") for the period from September 1, 2024 to February 28, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the fund at
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-A
. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 421-4225.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 421-4225
Additional Information Website capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-A
Expenses [Text Block]
What were the fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $
10,000
investment)
Share class
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class A
$
32		0.65
%
*
*Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 32
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.65% [1]
Net Assets $ 25,706,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 2,554
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 110.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key fund statistics
Fund net assets (in millions)
$
25,706
Total number of portfolio holdings2,554
Portfolio turnover rate including
mortgage dollar roll transactions		110
%
Portfolio turnover rate excluding mortgage dollar roll transactions45
%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio holdings by asset type
 (percent of net assets)
Graphical Representation - Allocation 1 Chart
*Includes derivatives.
Intermediate Bond Fund of America® Class C [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Intermediate Bond Fund of America®
Class Name Class C
Trading Symbol IBFCX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Intermediate Bond Fund of America (the "fund") for the period from September 1, 2024 to February 28, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the fund at
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-C
. You can also request this information by contacting us at
(800) 421-4225
.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 421-4225
Additional Information Website capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-C
Expenses [Text Block]
What were the fund costs for the last six months?
(
based
on a hypothetical $
10,000
investment
)
Share class
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class C
$
67		1.35
%
*
*Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 67
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.35% [1]
Net Assets $ 25,706,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 2,554
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 110.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key fund statistics
Fund net assets (in millions)
$
25,706
Total number of portfolio holdings2,554
Portfolio turnover rate including
mortgage dollar roll transactions		110
%
Portfolio turnover rate excluding mortgage dollar roll transactions45
%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio holdings by asset type
 (
percent
of net
assets
)
Graphical Representation - Allocation 1 Chart
*Includes derivatives.
Intermediate Bond Fund of America® Class T  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Intermediate Bond Fund of America®
Class Name Class T
Trading Symbol TIBBX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Intermediate Bond Fund of America (the "fund") for the period from September 1, 2024 to February 28, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the fund at
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature
. You can also request this information by contacting us at
(800) 421-4225
.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 421-4225
Additional Information Website capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature
Expenses [Text Block]
What were the fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Share class
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class T
$
17		0.34
%
*
*Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 17
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.34% [1]
Net Assets $ 25,706,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 2,554
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 110.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key fund statistics
Fund net assets (in millions)
$
25,706
Total number of portfolio holdings2,554
Portfolio turnover rate including
mortgage dollar roll transactions		110
%
Portfolio turnover rate excluding mortgage dollar roll transactions45
%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio holdings by asset type
 (percent of
net
assets
)
Graphical Representation - Allocation 1 Chart
*Includes derivatives.
Intermediate Bond Fund of America® Class F-1  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Intermediate Bond Fund of America®
Class Name Class F-1
Trading Symbol IBFFX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Intermediate Bond Fund of America (the "fund") for the period from September 1, 2024 to February 28, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the fund at
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-F1
. You can also request this information by contacting us at
(800) 421-4225
.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 421-4225
Additional Information Website capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-F1
Expenses [Text Block]
What were the fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Share class
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class F-1
$
33		0.67
%
*
*Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 33
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.67% [1]
Net Assets $ 25,706,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 2,554
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 110.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key fund statistics
Fund net assets (in millions)
$
25,706
Total number of portfolio holdings2,554
Portfolio turnover rate including
mortgage dollar roll transactions		110
%
Portfolio turnover rate excluding mortgage dollar roll transactions45
%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio holdings by asset type
 (
percent
of net assets)
Graphical Representation - Allocation 1 Chart
*Includes derivatives.
Intermediate Bond Fund of America® Class F-2  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Intermediate Bond Fund of America®
Class Name Class F-2
Trading Symbol IBAFX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Intermediate Bond Fund of America (the "fund") for the period from September 1, 2024 to February 28, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the fund at
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-F2
. You can also request this information by contacting us at
(800) 421-4225
.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 421-4225
Additional Information Website capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-F2
Expenses [Text Block]
What were the fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Share class
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class F-2
$
17		0.35
%
*
*Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 17
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.35% [1]
Net Assets $ 25,706,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 2,554
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 110.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key fund statistics
Fund net assets (in millions)
$
25,706
Total number of portfolio holdings2,554
Portfolio turnover rate including
mortgage dollar roll transactions		110
%
Portfolio turnover rate excluding mortgage dollar roll transactions45
%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio holdings by asset type
 (percent of
net
assets)
Graphical Representation - Allocation 1 Chart
*Includes derivatives.
Intermediate Bond Fund of America® Class F-3  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Intermediate Bond Fund of America®
Class Name Class F-3
Trading Symbol IFBFX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Intermediate Bond Fund of America (the "fund") for the period from September 1, 2024 to February 28, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the fund at
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-F3
. You can also request this information by contacting us at
(800) 421-4225
.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 421-4225
Additional Information Website capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-F3
Expenses [Text Block]
What were the fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Share class
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class F-3
$
12		0.24
%
*
*Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 12
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.24% [1]
Net Assets $ 25,706,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 2,554
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 110.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key fund statistics
Fund net assets (in millions)
$
25,706
Total number of portfolio holdings2,554
Portfolio turnover rate including
mortgage dollar roll transactions		110
%
Portfolio turnover rate excluding mortgage dollar roll transactions45
%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio holdings by asset type
 (percent of
net
assets)
Graphical Representation - Allocation 1 Chart
*Includes derivatives.
Intermediate Bond Fund of America® Class 529-A  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Intermediate Bond Fund of America®
Class Name Class 529-A
Trading Symbol CBOAX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Intermediate Bond Fund of America (the "fund") for the period from September 1, 2024 to February 28, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the fund at
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529A
. You can also request this information by contacting us at
(800) 421-4225
.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 421-4225
Additional Information Website capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529A
Expenses [Text Block]
What were the fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Share class
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class 529-A
$
31		0.63
%
*
*Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 31
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.63% [1]
Net Assets $ 25,706,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 2,554
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 110.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key fund
statistics
Fund net assets (in millions)
$
25,706
Total number of portfolio holdings2,554
Portfolio turnover rate including
mortgage dollar roll transactions		110
%
Portfolio turnover rate excluding mortgage dollar roll transactions45
%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio holdings by asset type
 (percent of net assets)
Graphical Representation - Allocation 1 Chart
*Includes derivatives.
Intermediate Bond Fund of America® Class 529-C  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Intermediate Bond Fund of America®
Class Name Class 529-C
Trading Symbol CBOCX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Intermediate Bond Fund of America (the "fund") for the period from September 1, 2024 to February 28, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the fund at
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529C
. You can also request this information by contacting us at
(800) 421-4225
.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 421-4225
Additional Information Website capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529C
Expenses [Text Block]
What were the fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Share class
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class 529-C
$
69		 1.39
%
*
*Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 69
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.39% [1]
Net Assets $ 25,706,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 2,554
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 110.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key fund statistics
Fund net assets (in millions)
$
25,706
Total number of portfolio holdings 2,554
Portfolio turnover rate including
mortgage dollar roll transactions		 110
%
Portfolio turnover rate excluding mortgage dollar roll transactions 45
%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio holdings by asset type
 (percent of net assets)
Graphical Representation - Allocation 1 Chart
*Includes derivatives.
Intermediate Bond Fund of America® Class 529-E  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Intermediate Bond Fund of America®
Class Name Class 529-E
Trading Symbol CBOEX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Intermediate Bond Fund of America (the "fund") for the period from September 1, 2024 to February 28, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the fund at
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529E
. You can also request this information by contacting us at
(800) 421-4225
.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 421-4225
Additional Information Website capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529E
Expenses [Text Block]
What were the fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Share class
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class 529-E
$
41		 0.82
%
*
*Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 41
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.82% [1]
Net Assets $ 25,706,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 2,554
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 110.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key fund statistics
Fund net assets (in millions)
$
25,706
Total number of portfolio holdings 2,554
Portfolio turnover rate including
mortgage dollar roll transactions		 110
%
Portfolio turnover rate excluding mortgage dollar roll transactions 45
%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio holdings by asset type
 (percent of net assets)
Graphical Representation - Allocation 1 Chart
*Includes derivatives.
Intermediate Bond Fund of America® - Class 529-T  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Intermediate Bond Fund of America®
Class Name Class 529-T
Trading Symbol TIIBX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Intermediate Bond Fund of America (the "fund") for the period from September 1, 2024 to February 28, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the fund at
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature
. You can also request this information by contacting us at
(800) 421-4225
.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 421-4225
Additional Information Website capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature
Expenses [Text Block]
What were the fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Share class
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class 529-T
$
20		 0.40
%
*
*Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 20
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.40% [1]
Net Assets $ 25,706,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 2,554
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 110.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key fund statistics
Fund net assets (in millions)
$
25,706
Total number of portfolio holdings 2,554
Portfolio turnover rate including
mortgage dollar roll transactions		 110
%
Portfolio turnover rate excluding mortgage dollar roll transactions 45
%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio holdings by asset type
 (percent of net assets)
Graphical Representation - Allocation 1 Chart
*Includes derivatives.
Intermediate Bond Fund of America® - Class 529-F-1  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Intermediate Bond Fund of America®
Class Name Class 529-F-1
Trading Symbol CBOFX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Intermediate Bond Fund of America (the "fund") for the period from September 1, 2024 to February 28, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the fund at
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529F1
. You can also request this information by contacting us at
(800) 421-4225
.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 421-4225
Additional Information Website capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529F1
Expenses [Text Block]
What were the fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Share class
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class 529-F-1
$
23		 0.46
%
*
*Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 23
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.46% [1]
Net Assets $ 25,706,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 2,554
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 110.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key fund statistics
Fund net assets (in millions)
$
25,706
Total number of portfolio holdings 2,554
Portfolio turnover rate including
mortgage dollar roll transactions		 110
%
Portfolio turnover rate excluding mortgage dollar roll transactions
45
%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio holdings by asset type
 (percent of net assets)
Graphical Representation - Allocation 1 Chart
*Includes derivatives.
Intermediate Bond Fund of America® - Class 529-F-2  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Intermediate Bond Fund of America®
Class Name Class 529-F-2
Trading Symbol FFOOX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Intermediate Bond Fund of America (the "fund") for the period from September 1, 2024 to February 28, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the fund at
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529F2
. You can also request this information by contacting us at
(800) 421-4225
.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 421-4225
Additional Information Website capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529F2
Expenses [Text Block]
What were the fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Share class
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class 529-F-2
$
16		0.33
%
*
*Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 16
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.33% [1]
Net Assets $ 25,706,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 2,554
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 110.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key fund statistics
Fund net assets (in millions)
$
25,706
Total number of portfolio holdings2,554
Portfolio turnover rate including
mortgage dollar roll transactions		110
%
Portfolio turnover rate excluding mortgage dollar roll transactions45
%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio holdings by asset type
 (percent of net assets)
Graphical Representation - Allocation 1 Chart
*Includes derivatives.
Intermediate Bond Fund of America® - Class 529-F-3  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Intermediate Bond Fund of America®
Class Name Class 529-F-3
Trading Symbol FIFBX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Intermediate Bond Fund of America (the "fund") for the period from September 1, 2024 to February 28, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the fund at
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529F3
. You can also request this information by contacting us at
(800) 421-4225
.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 421-4225
Additional Information Website capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529F3
Expenses [Text Block]
What were the fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Share class
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class 529-F-3
$
14		0.29
%
*
*Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 14
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.29% [1]
Net Assets $ 25,706,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 2,554
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 110.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key fund statistics
Fund net assets (in millions)
$
25,706
Total number of portfolio holdings2,554
Portfolio turnover rate including
mortgage dollar roll transactions		110
%
Portfolio turnover rate excluding mortgage dollar roll transactions45
%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio holdings by asset type
 (percent of net assets)
Graphical Representation - Allocation 1 Chart
*Includes derivatives.
Intermediate Bond Fund of America - Class R-1  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Intermediate Bond Fund of America®
Class Name Class R-1
Trading Symbol RBOAX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Intermediate Bond Fund of America (the "fund") for the period from September 1, 2024 to February 28, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the fund at
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-R1
. You can also request this information by contacting us at
(800) 421-4225
.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 421-4225
Additional Information Website capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-R1
Expenses [Text Block]
What were the fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Share class
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class R-1
$
65		1.31
%
*
*Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 65
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.31% [1]
Net Assets $ 25,706,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 2,554
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 110.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key fund statistics
Fund net assets (in millions)
$
25,706
Total number of portfolio holdings2,554
Portfolio turnover rate including
mortgage dollar roll transactions		110
%
Portfolio turnover rate excluding mortgage dollar roll transactions45
%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio holdings by asset type
 (percent of net assets)
Graphical Representation - Allocation 1 Chart
*Includes derivatives.
Intermediate Bond Fund of America® - Class R-2  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Intermediate Bond Fund of America®
Class Name Class R-2
Trading Symbol RBOBX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Intermediate Bond Fund of America (the "fund") for the period from September 1, 2024 to February 28, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the fund at
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-R2
. You can also request this information by contacting us at
(800) 421-4225
.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 421-4225
Additional Information Website capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-R2
Expenses [Text Block]
What were the fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Share class
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class R-2
$
65		1.30
%
*
*Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 65
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.30% [1]
Net Assets $ 25,706,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 2,554
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 110.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key fund statistics
Fund net assets (in millions)
$
25,706
Total number of portfolio holdings2,554
Portfolio turnover rate including
mortgage dollar roll transactions		110
%
Portfolio turnover rate excluding mortgage dollar roll transactions45
%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio holdings by asset type
 (percent of net assets)
Graphical Representation - Allocation 1 Chart
*Includes derivatives.
Intermediate Bond Fund of America® - Class R-2E  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Intermediate Bond Fund of America®
Class Name Class R-2E
Trading Symbol REBBX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Intermediate Bond Fund of America (the "fund") for the period from September 1, 2024 to February 28, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the fund at
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-R2E
. You can also request this information by contacting us at
(800) 421-4225
.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 421-4225
Additional Information Website capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-R2E
Expenses [Text Block]
What were the fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Share class
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class R-2E
$
51		1.02
%
*
*Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 51
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.02% [1]
Net Assets $ 25,706,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 2,554
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 110.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key fund statistics
Fund net assets (in millions)
$
25,706
Total number of portfolio holdings2,554
Portfolio turnover rate including
mortgage dollar roll transactions		110
%
Portfolio turnover rate excluding mortgage dollar roll transactions45
%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio holdings by asset type
 (percent of net assets)
Graphical Representation - Allocation 1 Chart
*Includes derivatives.
Intermediate Bond Fund of America® - Class R-3  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Intermediate Bond Fund of America®
Class Name Class R-3
Trading Symbol RBOCX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Intermediate Bond Fund of America (the "fund") for the period from September 1, 2024 to February 28, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the fund at
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-R3
. You can also request this information by contacting us at
(800) 421-4225
.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 421-4225
Additional Information Website capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-R3
Expenses [Text Block]
What were the fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Share class
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class R-3
$
44		0.88
%
*
*Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 44
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.88% [1]
Net Assets $ 25,706,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 2,554
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 110.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key fund statistics
Fund net assets (in millions)
$
25,706
Total number of portfolio holdings2,554
Portfolio turnover rate including
mortgage dollar roll transactions		110
%
Portfolio turnover rate excluding mortgage dollar roll transactions45
%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio holdings by asset type
 (percent of net assets)
Graphical Representation - Allocation 1 Chart
*Includes derivatives.
Intermediate Bond Fund of America® - Class R-4  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Intermediate Bond Fund of America®
Class Name Class R-4
Trading Symbol RBOEX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Intermediate Bond Fund of America (the "fund") for the period from September 1, 2024 to February 28, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the fund at
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-R4
. You can also request this information by contacting us at
(800) 421-4225
.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 421-4225
Additional Information Website capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-R4
Expenses [Text Block]
What were the fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Share class
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class R-4
$
29		0.59
%
*
*Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 29
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.59% [1]
Net Assets $ 25,706,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 2,554
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 110.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key fund statistics
Fund net assets (in millions)
$
25,706
Total number of portfolio holdings2,554
Portfolio turnover rate including
mortgage dollar roll transactions		110
%
Portfolio turnover rate excluding mortgage dollar roll transactions45
%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio holdings by asset type
 (percent of net assets)
Graphical Representation - Allocation 1 Chart
*Includes derivatives.
Intermediate Bond Fund of America® - Class R-5E  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Intermediate Bond Fund of America®
Class Name Class R-5E
Trading Symbol RBOHX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Intermediate Bond Fund of America (the "fund") for the period from September 1, 2024 to February 28, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the fund at
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-R5E
. You can also request this information by contacting us at
(800) 421-4225
.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 421-4225
Additional Information Website capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-R5E
Expenses [Text Block]
What were the fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Share class
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class R-5E
$
19		0.39
%
*
*Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 19
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.39% [1]
Net Assets $ 25,706,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 2,554
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 110.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key fund statistics
Fund net assets (in millions)
$
25,706
Total number of portfolio holdings2,554
Portfolio turnover rate including
mortgage dollar roll transactions		110
%
Portfolio turnover rate excluding mortgage dollar roll transactions45
%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio holdings by asset type
 (percent of net assets)
Graphical Representation - Allocation 1 Chart
*Includes derivatives.
Intermediate Bond Fund of America® - Class R-5  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Intermediate Bond Fund of America®
Class Name Class R-5
Trading Symbol RBOFX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Intermediate Bond Fund of America (the "fund") for the period from September 1, 2024 to February 28, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the fund at
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-R5
. You can also request this information by contacting us at
(800) 421-4225
.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 421-4225
Additional Information Website capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-R5
Expenses [Text Block]
What were the fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Share class
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class R-5
$
14		0.29
%
*
*Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 14
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.29% [1]
Net Assets $ 25,706,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 2,554
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 110.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key fund statistics
Fund net assets (in millions)
$
25,706
Total number of portfolio holdings2,554
Portfolio turnover rate including
mortgage dollar roll transactions		110
%
Portfolio turnover rate excluding mortgage dollar roll transactions45
%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio holdings by asset type
 (percent of net assets)
Graphical Representation - Allocation 1 Chart
*Includes derivatives.
Intermediate Bond Fund of America® - Class R-6  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Intermediate Bond Fund of America®
Class Name Class R-6
Trading Symbol RBOGX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Intermediate Bond Fund of America (the "fund") for the period from September 1, 2024 to February 28, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the fund at
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-R6
. You can also request this information by contacting us at
(800) 421-4225
.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 421-4225
Additional Information Website capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-R6
Expenses [Text Block]
What were the fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Share class
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class R-6
$
12		0.24
%
*
*Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 12
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.24% [1]
Net Assets $ 25,706,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 2,554
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 110.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key fund statistics
Fund net assets (in millions)
$
25,706
Total number of portfolio holdings2,554
Portfolio turnover rate including
mortgage dollar roll transactions		110
%
Portfolio turnover rate excluding mortgage dollar roll transactions45
%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio holdings by asset type
 (percent of net assets)
Graphical Representation - Allocation 1 Chart
*Includes derivatives.
[1] Annualized.