10-Q Filing

3M CO CIK: 66740 Q1 2024

Filing Information

Form Type	10-Q
Accession Number	`0000066740-24-000053`
Period End Date	20240331
Filing Date	20240430
Fiscal Year	2024
Fiscal Period	Q1
XBRL Instance	mmm-20240331_htm.xml

Filing Contents

This filing contains the following financial statements:

Balance Sheet 184 Income Statement 72 Cash Flow Statement 128 Comprehensive Income 32

Balance Sheet 184 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Allowances for doubtful accounts receivable	`AllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsReceivableCurrent`	$141.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Allowances for doubtful accounts receivable	`AllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsReceivableCurrent`	$141.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$10.91B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$10.91B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$5.93B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$5.93B	USD	Point-in-time
Allowances for doubtful accounts receivable	`AllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsReceivableCurrent`	$133.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Allowances for doubtful accounts receivable	`AllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsReceivableCurrent`	$133.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Marketable securities current	`DebtSecuritiesAvailableForSaleExcludingAccruedInterestCurrent`	$60.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Marketable securities current	`DebtSecuritiesAvailableForSaleExcludingAccruedInterestCurrent`	$60.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Marketable securities current	`DebtSecuritiesAvailableForSaleExcludingAccruedInterestCurrent`	$53.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Marketable securities current	`DebtSecuritiesAvailableForSaleExcludingAccruedInterestCurrent`	$53.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable net of allowances of $133 and $141	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$4.75B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable net of allowances of $133 and $141	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$4.75B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable net of allowances of $133 and $141	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$4.75B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable net of allowances of $133 and $141	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$4.75B	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.01	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.01	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.01	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.01	USD	Point-in-time
Finished goods	`InventoryFinishedGoods`	$2.37B	USD	Point-in-time
Finished goods	`InventoryFinishedGoods`	$2.37B	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, issued (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	944.03M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, issued (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	944.03M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, issued (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	944.03M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, issued (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	944.03M	shares	Point-in-time
Finished goods	`InventoryFinishedGoods`	$2.29B	USD	Point-in-time
Finished goods	`InventoryFinishedGoods`	$2.29B	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, outstanding (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	552.58M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, outstanding (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	552.58M	shares	Point-in-time
Work in process	`InventoryWorkInProcess`	$1.39B	USD	Point-in-time
Work in process	`InventoryWorkInProcess`	$1.39B	USD	Point-in-time
Work in process	`InventoryWorkInProcess`	$1.42B	USD	Point-in-time
Work in process	`InventoryWorkInProcess`	$1.42B	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, outstanding (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	553.36M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, outstanding (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	553.36M	shares	Point-in-time
Raw materials and supplies	`InventoryRawMaterialsAndSupplies`	$1.10B	USD	Point-in-time
Raw materials and supplies	`InventoryRawMaterialsAndSupplies`	$1.10B	USD	Point-in-time
Treasury stock (in shares)	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	390.67M	shares	Point-in-time
Treasury stock (in shares)	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	390.67M	shares	Point-in-time
Treasury stock (in shares)	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	391.45M	shares	Point-in-time
Treasury stock (in shares)	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	391.45M	shares	Point-in-time
Raw materials and supplies	`InventoryRawMaterialsAndSupplies`	$1.14B	USD	Point-in-time
Raw materials and supplies	`InventoryRawMaterialsAndSupplies`	$1.14B	USD	Point-in-time
Total inventories	`InventoryNet`	$4.82B	USD	Point-in-time
Total inventories	`InventoryNet`	$4.82B	USD	Point-in-time
Total inventories	`InventoryNet`	$4.90B	USD	Point-in-time
Total inventories	`InventoryNet`	$4.90B	USD	Point-in-time
Prepaids	`PrepaidExpenseCurrent`	$655.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Prepaids	`PrepaidExpenseCurrent`	$655.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Prepaids	`PrepaidExpenseCurrent`	$485.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Prepaids	`PrepaidExpenseCurrent`	$485.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other current assets	`OtherAssetsCurrent`	$340.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other current assets	`OtherAssetsCurrent`	$340.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other current assets	`OtherAssetsCurrent`	$336.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other current assets	`OtherAssetsCurrent`	$336.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$21.61B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$21.61B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$16.38B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$16.38B	USD	Point-in-time
Property, plant and equipment	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentGross`	$26.68B	USD	Point-in-time
Property, plant and equipment	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentGross`	$26.68B	USD	Point-in-time
Property, plant and equipment	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentGross`	$26.87B	USD	Point-in-time
Property, plant and equipment	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentGross`	$26.87B	USD	Point-in-time
Less: Accumulated depreciation	`AccumulatedDepreciationDepletionAndAmortizationPropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$17.60B	USD	Point-in-time
Less: Accumulated depreciation	`AccumulatedDepreciationDepletionAndAmortizationPropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$17.60B	USD	Point-in-time
Less: Accumulated depreciation	`AccumulatedDepreciationDepletionAndAmortizationPropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$17.71B	USD	Point-in-time
Less: Accumulated depreciation	`AccumulatedDepreciationDepletionAndAmortizationPropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$17.71B	USD	Point-in-time
Property, plant and equipment net	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$9.07B	USD	Point-in-time
Property, plant and equipment net	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$9.07B	USD	Point-in-time
Property, plant and equipment net	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$9.16B	USD	Point-in-time
Property, plant and equipment net	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$9.16B	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease right of use assets	`OperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset`	$759.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease right of use assets	`OperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset`	$759.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease right of use assets	`OperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset`	$744.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease right of use assets	`OperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset`	$744.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$12.81B	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$12.81B	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$12.93B	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$12.93B	USD	Point-in-time
Intangible assets net	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$4.11B	USD	Point-in-time
Intangible assets net	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$4.11B	USD	Point-in-time
Intangible assets net	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$4.23B	USD	Point-in-time
Intangible assets net	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$4.23B	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$6.90B	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$6.90B	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$7.13B	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$7.13B	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$50.58B	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$50.58B	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$55.24B	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$55.24B	USD	Point-in-time
Short-term borrowings and current portion of long-term debt	`DebtCurrent`	$2.95B	USD	Point-in-time
Short-term borrowings and current portion of long-term debt	`DebtCurrent`	$2.95B	USD	Point-in-time
Short-term borrowings and current portion of long-term debt	`DebtCurrent`	$820.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Short-term borrowings and current portion of long-term debt	`DebtCurrent`	$820.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$3.37B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$3.37B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$3.25B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$3.25B	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued payroll	`EmployeeRelatedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$607.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued payroll	`EmployeeRelatedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$607.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued payroll	`EmployeeRelatedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$904.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued payroll	`EmployeeRelatedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$904.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued income taxes	`AccruedIncomeTaxesCurrent`	$383.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued income taxes	`AccruedIncomeTaxesCurrent`	$383.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued income taxes	`AccruedIncomeTaxesCurrent`	$365.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued income taxes	`AccruedIncomeTaxesCurrent`	$365.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease liabilities current	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityCurrent`	$227.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease liabilities current	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityCurrent`	$227.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease liabilities current	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityCurrent`	$225.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease liabilities current	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityCurrent`	$225.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other current liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesCurrent`	$7.61B	USD	Point-in-time
Other current liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesCurrent`	$7.61B	USD	Point-in-time
Other current liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesCurrent`	$7.75B	USD	Point-in-time
Other current liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesCurrent`	$7.75B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$13.16B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$13.16B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$15.30B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$15.30B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt	`LongTermDebtNoncurrent`	$20.59B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt	`LongTermDebtNoncurrent`	$20.59B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt	`LongTermDebtNoncurrent`	$13.09B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt	`LongTermDebtNoncurrent`	$13.09B	USD	Point-in-time
Pension and postretirement benefits	`PensionAndOtherPostretirementDefinedBenefitPlansLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$2.47B	USD	Point-in-time
Pension and postretirement benefits	`PensionAndOtherPostretirementDefinedBenefitPlansLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$2.47B	USD	Point-in-time
Pension and postretirement benefits	`PensionAndOtherPostretirementDefinedBenefitPlansLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$2.32B	USD	Point-in-time
Pension and postretirement benefits	`PensionAndOtherPostretirementDefinedBenefitPlansLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$2.32B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term obligations	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityNoncurrent`	$534.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term obligations	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityNoncurrent`	$534.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term obligations	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityNoncurrent`	$517.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term obligations	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityNoncurrent`	$517.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$14.32B	USD	Point-in-time
Other liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$14.32B	USD	Point-in-time
Other liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$13.72B	USD	Point-in-time
Other liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$13.72B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities	`Liabilities`	$50.31B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities	`Liabilities`	$50.31B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities	`Liabilities`	$45.71B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities	`Liabilities`	$45.71B	USD	Point-in-time
Commitments and contingencies	`CommitmentsAndContingencies`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Commitments and contingencies	`CommitmentsAndContingencies`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Commitments and contingencies	`CommitmentsAndContingencies`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Commitments and contingencies	`CommitmentsAndContingencies`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock	`CommonStockValue`	$9.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock	`CommonStockValue`	$9.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock	`CommonStockValue`	$9.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock	`CommonStockValue`	$9.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapitalCommonStock`	$6.96B	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapitalCommonStock`	$6.96B	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapitalCommonStock`	$6.97B	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapitalCommonStock`	$6.97B	USD	Point-in-time
Retained earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$37.47B	USD	Point-in-time
Retained earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$37.47B	USD	Point-in-time
Retained earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$37.48B	USD	Point-in-time
Retained earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$37.48B	USD	Point-in-time
Treasury stock, at cost:	`TreasuryStockCommonValue`	$32.86B	USD	Point-in-time
Treasury stock, at cost:	`TreasuryStockCommonValue`	$32.86B	USD	Point-in-time
Treasury stock, at cost:	`TreasuryStockCommonValue`	$32.76B	USD	Point-in-time
Treasury stock, at cost:	`TreasuryStockCommonValue`	$32.76B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-6.83B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-6.83B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-6.78B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-6.78B	USD	Point-in-time
Total 3M Company shareholders equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$4.87B	USD	Point-in-time
Total 3M Company shareholders equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$4.87B	USD	Point-in-time
Total 3M Company shareholders equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$4.81B	USD	Point-in-time
Total 3M Company shareholders equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$4.81B	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interest	`MinorityInterest`	$67.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interest	`MinorityInterest`	$67.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interest	`MinorityInterest`	$61.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interest	`MinorityInterest`	$61.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$14.77B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$14.77B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$4.93B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$4.93B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$4.87B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$4.87B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$15.35B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$15.35B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities and equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$55.24B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities and equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$55.24B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities and equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$50.58B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities and equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$50.58B	USD	Point-in-time

Income Statement 72 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Net sales	`Revenues`	$8.03B	USD	1 Quarter
Net sales	`Revenues`	$8.03B	USD	1 Quarter
Net sales	`Revenues`	$8.00B	USD	1 Quarter
Net sales	`Revenues`	$8.00B	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of sales	`CostOfRevenue`	$4.33B	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of sales	`CostOfRevenue`	$4.33B	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of sales	`CostOfRevenue`	$4.61B	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of sales	`CostOfRevenue`	$4.61B	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$1.71B	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$1.71B	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$1.74B	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$1.74B	USD	1 Quarter
Research, development and related expenses	`ResearchDevelopmentAndRelatedExpenses`	$472.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Research, development and related expenses	`ResearchDevelopmentAndRelatedExpenses`	$472.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Research, development and related expenses	`ResearchDevelopmentAndRelatedExpenses`	$437.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Research, development and related expenses	`ResearchDevelopmentAndRelatedExpenses`	$437.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total operating expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$6.50B	USD	1 Quarter
Total operating expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$6.50B	USD	1 Quarter
Total operating expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$6.79B	USD	1 Quarter
Total operating expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$6.79B	USD	1 Quarter
Operating income (loss)	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$1.50B	USD	1 Quarter
Operating income (loss)	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$1.50B	USD	1 Quarter
Operating income (loss)	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$1.24B	USD	1 Quarter
Operating income (loss)	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$1.24B	USD	1 Quarter
Other expense (income), net	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-52.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other expense (income), net	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-52.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other expense (income), net	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-264.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other expense (income), net	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-264.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income (loss) before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.19B	USD	1 Quarter
Income (loss) before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.19B	USD	1 Quarter
Income (loss) before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.24B	USD	1 Quarter
Income (loss) before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.24B	USD	1 Quarter
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$305.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$305.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$210.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$210.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income (loss) of consolidated group	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$979.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income (loss) of consolidated group	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$979.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income (loss) of consolidated group	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$932.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income (loss) of consolidated group	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$932.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income (loss) from unconsolidated subsidiaries, net of taxes	`IncomeLossFromSubsidiariesNetOfTax`	$2.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income (loss) from unconsolidated subsidiaries, net of taxes	`IncomeLossFromSubsidiariesNetOfTax`	$2.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income (loss) from unconsolidated subsidiaries, net of taxes	`IncomeLossFromSubsidiariesNetOfTax`	$1.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income (loss) from unconsolidated subsidiaries, net of taxes	`IncomeLossFromSubsidiariesNetOfTax`	$1.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss) including noncontrolling interest	`ProfitLoss`	$981.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss) including noncontrolling interest	`ProfitLoss`	$981.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss) including noncontrolling interest	`ProfitLoss`	$933.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss) including noncontrolling interest	`ProfitLoss`	$933.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$5.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$5.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$5.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$5.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss) attributable to 3M	`NetIncomeLoss`	$976.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss) attributable to 3M	`NetIncomeLoss`	$976.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss) attributable to 3M	`NetIncomeLoss`	$928.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss) attributable to 3M	`NetIncomeLoss`	$928.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Weighted average 3M common shares outstanding - basic (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	555.00M	shares	1 Quarter
Weighted average 3M common shares outstanding - basic (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	555.00M	shares	1 Quarter
Weighted average 3M common shares outstanding - basic (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	552.70M	shares	1 Quarter
Weighted average 3M common shares outstanding - basic (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	552.70M	shares	1 Quarter
Earnings (loss) per share attributable to 3M common shareholders basic (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$1.77	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings (loss) per share attributable to 3M common shareholders basic (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$1.77	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings (loss) per share attributable to 3M common shareholders basic (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$1.67	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings (loss) per share attributable to 3M common shareholders basic (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$1.67	USD	1 Quarter
Weighted average 3M common shares outstanding - diluted (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	553.20M	shares	1 Quarter
Weighted average 3M common shares outstanding - diluted (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	553.20M	shares	1 Quarter
Weighted average 3M common shares outstanding - diluted (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	555.90M	shares	1 Quarter
Weighted average 3M common shares outstanding - diluted (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	555.90M	shares	1 Quarter
Earnings (loss) per share attributable to 3M common shareholders diluted (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$1.76	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings (loss) per share attributable to 3M common shareholders diluted (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$1.76	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings (loss) per share attributable to 3M common shareholders diluted (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$1.67	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings (loss) per share attributable to 3M common shareholders diluted (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$1.67	USD	1 Quarter

Cash Flow Statement 128 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Net income (loss) including noncontrolling interest	`ProfitLoss`	$981.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss) including noncontrolling interest	`ProfitLoss`	$981.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss) including noncontrolling interest	`ProfitLoss`	$933.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss) including noncontrolling interest	`ProfitLoss`	$933.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$466.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$466.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$430.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$430.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Company pension and postretirement contributions	`PaymentOfPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitContributions`	$48.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Company pension and postretirement contributions	`PaymentOfPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitContributions`	$48.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Company pension and postretirement contributions	`PaymentOfPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitContributions`	$27.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Company pension and postretirement contributions	`PaymentOfPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitContributions`	$27.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Company pension and postretirement expense	`PensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitsExpenseReversalOfExpenseNoncash`	$37.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Company pension and postretirement expense	`PensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitsExpenseReversalOfExpenseNoncash`	$37.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Company pension and postretirement expense	`PensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitsExpenseReversalOfExpenseNoncash`	$54.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Company pension and postretirement expense	`PensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitsExpenseReversalOfExpenseNoncash`	$54.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Stock-based compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$29.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Stock-based compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$29.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Stock-based compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$135.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Stock-based compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$135.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$-93.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$-93.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$144.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$144.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Accounts receivable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable`	$76.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Accounts receivable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable`	$76.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Accounts receivable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable`	$73.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Accounts receivable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable`	$73.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Inventories	`IncreaseDecreaseInInventories`	$-91.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Inventories	`IncreaseDecreaseInInventories`	$-91.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Inventories	`IncreaseDecreaseInInventories`	$141.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Inventories	`IncreaseDecreaseInInventories`	$141.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Accounts payable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayable`	$220.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Accounts payable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayable`	$220.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Accounts payable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayable`	$36.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Accounts payable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayable`	$36.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Accrued income taxes (current and long-term)	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccruedIncomeTaxesPayable`	$-37.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Accrued income taxes (current and long-term)	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccruedIncomeTaxesPayable`	$-37.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Accrued income taxes (current and long-term)	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccruedIncomeTaxesPayable`	$-21.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Accrued income taxes (current and long-term)	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccruedIncomeTaxesPayable`	$-21.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other net	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingCapitalNet`	$757.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other net	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingCapitalNet`	$757.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other net	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingCapitalNet`	$241.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other net	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingCapitalNet`	$241.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$1.27B	USD	1 Quarter
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$1.27B	USD	1 Quarter
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$767.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$767.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Purchases of property, plant and equipment (PP&E)	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$375.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Purchases of property, plant and equipment (PP&E)	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$375.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Purchases of property, plant and equipment (PP&E)	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$475.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Purchases of property, plant and equipment (PP&E)	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$475.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from sale of PP&E and other assets	`ProceedsFromSaleOfProductiveAssets`	$3.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from sale of PP&E and other assets	`ProceedsFromSaleOfProductiveAssets`	$3.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from sale of PP&E and other assets	`ProceedsFromSaleOfProductiveAssets`	$21.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from sale of PP&E and other assets	`ProceedsFromSaleOfProductiveAssets`	$21.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Purchases of marketable securities and investments	`PaymentsToAcquireInvestments`	$364.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Purchases of marketable securities and investments	`PaymentsToAcquireInvestments`	$364.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Purchases of marketable securities and investments	`PaymentsToAcquireInvestments`	$399.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Purchases of marketable securities and investments	`PaymentsToAcquireInvestments`	$399.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from maturities and sale of marketable securities and investments	`ProceedsFromSaleMaturityAndCollectionsOfInvestments`	$388.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from maturities and sale of marketable securities and investments	`ProceedsFromSaleMaturityAndCollectionsOfInvestments`	$388.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from maturities and sale of marketable securities and investments	`ProceedsFromSaleMaturityAndCollectionsOfInvestments`	$450.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from maturities and sale of marketable securities and investments	`ProceedsFromSaleMaturityAndCollectionsOfInvestments`	$450.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other net	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$28.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other net	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$28.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other net	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Other net	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-393.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-393.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-386.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-386.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Change in short-term debt net	`ProceedsFromRepaymentsOfShortTermDebtMaturingInThreeMonthsOrLess`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Change in short-term debt net	`ProceedsFromRepaymentsOfShortTermDebtMaturingInThreeMonthsOrLess`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Change in short-term debt net	`ProceedsFromRepaymentsOfShortTermDebtMaturingInThreeMonthsOrLess`	$-205.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Change in short-term debt net	`ProceedsFromRepaymentsOfShortTermDebtMaturingInThreeMonthsOrLess`	$-205.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Repayment of debt (maturities greater than 90 days)	`RepaymentsOfDebtMaturingInMoreThanThreeMonths`	$1.15B	USD	1 Quarter
Repayment of debt (maturities greater than 90 days)	`RepaymentsOfDebtMaturingInMoreThanThreeMonths`	$1.15B	USD	1 Quarter
Repayment of debt (maturities greater than 90 days)	`RepaymentsOfDebtMaturingInMoreThanThreeMonths`	$2.65B	USD	1 Quarter
Repayment of debt (maturities greater than 90 days)	`RepaymentsOfDebtMaturingInMoreThanThreeMonths`	$2.65B	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from debt (maturities greater than 90 days)	`ProceedsFromDebtMaturingInMoreThanThreeMonths`	$8.37B	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from debt (maturities greater than 90 days)	`ProceedsFromDebtMaturingInMoreThanThreeMonths`	$8.37B	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from debt (maturities greater than 90 days)	`ProceedsFromDebtMaturingInMoreThanThreeMonths`	$1.11B	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from debt (maturities greater than 90 days)	`ProceedsFromDebtMaturingInMoreThanThreeMonths`	$1.11B	USD	1 Quarter
Purchases of treasury stock	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$29.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Purchases of treasury stock	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$29.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Purchases of treasury stock	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$21.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Purchases of treasury stock	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$21.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from issuance of treasury stock pursuant to stock option and benefit plans	`ProceedsFromSaleOfTreasuryStock`	$18.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from issuance of treasury stock pursuant to stock option and benefit plans	`ProceedsFromSaleOfTreasuryStock`	$18.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from issuance of treasury stock pursuant to stock option and benefit plans	`ProceedsFromSaleOfTreasuryStock`	$187.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from issuance of treasury stock pursuant to stock option and benefit plans	`ProceedsFromSaleOfTreasuryStock`	$187.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Dividends paid to shareholders	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$827.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Dividends paid to shareholders	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$827.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Dividends paid to shareholders	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$835.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Dividends paid to shareholders	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$835.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other net	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-4.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other net	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-4.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other net	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-50.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other net	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-50.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$4.62B	USD	1 Quarter
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$4.62B	USD	1 Quarter
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-716.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-716.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$-17.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$-17.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$-4.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$-4.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$4.98B	USD	1 Quarter
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$4.98B	USD	1 Quarter
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$169.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$169.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$10.91B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$10.91B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$3.65B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$3.65B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$3.82B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$3.82B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$5.93B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$5.93B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$10.91B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$10.91B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$3.65B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$3.65B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$3.82B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$3.82B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$5.93B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$5.93B	USD	Point-in-time

Comprehensive Income 32 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Net income (loss) including noncontrolling interest	`ProfitLoss`	$981.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss) including noncontrolling interest	`ProfitLoss`	$981.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss) including noncontrolling interest	`ProfitLoss`	$933.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss) including noncontrolling interest	`ProfitLoss`	$933.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Cumulative translation adjustment	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-208.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Cumulative translation adjustment	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-208.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Cumulative translation adjustment	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$116.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Cumulative translation adjustment	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$116.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Defined benefit pension and postretirement plans adjustment	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-51.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Defined benefit pension and postretirement plans adjustment	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-51.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Defined benefit pension and postretirement plans adjustment	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-135.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Defined benefit pension and postretirement plans adjustment	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-135.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Cash flow hedging instruments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax`	$26.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Cash flow hedging instruments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax`	$26.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Cash flow hedging instruments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax`	$-24.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Cash flow hedging instruments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax`	$-24.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$143.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$143.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-47.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-47.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income (loss) including noncontrolling interest	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.12B	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income (loss) including noncontrolling interest	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.12B	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income (loss) including noncontrolling interest	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$886.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income (loss) including noncontrolling interest	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$886.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$6.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$6.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$5.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$5.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to 3M	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$880.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to 3M	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$880.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to 3M	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$1.12B	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to 3M	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$1.12B	USD	1 Quarter

Data is extracted from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings. Values shown are as reported in the filing.