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Description Of Business And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Basic And Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share, Calculation) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Per Share data
12 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2011
Aug. 31, 2010
Aug. 31, 2009
Description Of Business And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies   
Net income (loss) attributable to Jabil Circuit, Inc$ 381,063$ 168,840$ (1,165,212)
Weighted-average common shares outstanding212,386209,418207,002
Share-based payment awards classified as participating securities2,1164,914 
Denominator for basic earnings (loss) per share214,502214,332207,002
Dilutive common shares issuable under the employee stock purchase plan and upon exercise of stock options and stock appreciation rights872215 
Dilutive unvested restricted stock awards5,3453,050 
Denominator for diluted earnings (loss) per share220,719217,597207,002
Basic$ 1.78$ 0.79$ (5.63)
Diluted$ 1.73$ 0.78$ (5.63)