10-Q Filing

3M CO CIK: 66740 Q2 2024

Filing Information

Form Type	10-Q
Accession Number	`0000066740-24-000080`
Period End Date	20240630
Filing Date	20240726
Fiscal Year	2024
Fiscal Period	Q2
XBRL Instance	mmm-20240630_htm.xml

Filing Contents

This filing contains the following financial statements:

Balance Sheet 204 Income Statement 192 Cash Flow Statement 136 Comprehensive Income 80

Balance Sheet 204 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$5.74B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$5.74B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$10.08B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$10.08B	USD	Point-in-time
Allowances for doubtful accounts receivable	`AllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsReceivableCurrent`	$64.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Allowances for doubtful accounts receivable	`AllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsReceivableCurrent`	$64.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Allowances for doubtful accounts receivable	`AllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsReceivableCurrent`	$62.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Allowances for doubtful accounts receivable	`AllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsReceivableCurrent`	$62.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Marketable securities current	`DebtSecuritiesAvailableForSaleExcludingAccruedInterestCurrent`	$50.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Marketable securities current	`DebtSecuritiesAvailableForSaleExcludingAccruedInterestCurrent`	$50.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Marketable securities current	`DebtSecuritiesAvailableForSaleExcludingAccruedInterestCurrent`	$255.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Marketable securities current	`DebtSecuritiesAvailableForSaleExcludingAccruedInterestCurrent`	$255.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable net of allowances of $64 and $62	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$3.60B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable net of allowances of $64 and $62	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$3.60B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable net of allowances of $64 and $62	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$3.58B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable net of allowances of $64 and $62	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$3.58B	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`	$1.96B	USD	Point-in-time
Finished goods	`InventoryFinishedGoods`	$1.96B	USD	Point-in-time
Finished goods	`InventoryFinishedGoods`	$1.84B	USD	Point-in-time
Finished goods	`InventoryFinishedGoods`	$1.84B	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
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`	$1.19B	USD	Point-in-time
Work in process	`InventoryWorkInProcess`	$1.19B	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, outstanding (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	549.35M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, outstanding (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	549.35M	shares	Point-in-time
Work in process	`InventoryWorkInProcess`	$1.24B	USD	Point-in-time
Work in process	`InventoryWorkInProcess`	$1.24B	USD	Point-in-time
Raw materials and supplies	`InventoryRawMaterialsAndSupplies`	$860.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Raw materials and supplies	`InventoryRawMaterialsAndSupplies`	$860.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Treasury stock (in shares)	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	394.68M	shares	Point-in-time
Treasury stock (in shares)	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	394.68M	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`	$911.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Raw materials and supplies	`InventoryRawMaterialsAndSupplies`	$911.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Total inventories	`InventoryNet`	$4.06B	USD	Point-in-time
Total inventories	`InventoryNet`	$4.06B	USD	Point-in-time
Total inventories	`InventoryNet`	$3.94B	USD	Point-in-time
Total inventories	`InventoryNet`	$3.94B	USD	Point-in-time
Prepaids	`PrepaidExpenseCurrent`	$344.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Prepaids	`PrepaidExpenseCurrent`	$344.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Prepaids	`PrepaidExpenseCurrent`	$444.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Prepaids	`PrepaidExpenseCurrent`	$444.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other current assets	`OtherAssetsCurrent`	$326.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other current assets	`OtherAssetsCurrent`	$326.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other current assets	`OtherAssetsCurrent`	$1.10B	USD	Point-in-time
Other current assets	`OtherAssetsCurrent`	$1.10B	USD	Point-in-time
Current assets of discontinued operations	`AssetsOfDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationCurrent`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Current assets of discontinued operations	`AssetsOfDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationCurrent`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Current assets of discontinued operations	`AssetsOfDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationCurrent`	$2.38B	USD	Point-in-time
Current assets of discontinued operations	`AssetsOfDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationCurrent`	$2.38B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$16.38B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$16.38B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$19.52B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$19.52B	USD	Point-in-time
Property, plant and equipment	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentGross`	$23.28B	USD	Point-in-time
Property, plant and equipment	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentGross`	$23.28B	USD	Point-in-time
Property, plant and equipment	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentGross`	$23.49B	USD	Point-in-time
Property, plant and equipment	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentGross`	$23.49B	USD	Point-in-time
Less: Accumulated depreciation	`AccumulatedDepreciationDepletionAndAmortizationPropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$15.80B	USD	Point-in-time
Less: Accumulated depreciation	`AccumulatedDepreciationDepletionAndAmortizationPropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$15.80B	USD	Point-in-time
Less: Accumulated depreciation	`AccumulatedDepreciationDepletionAndAmortizationPropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$15.81B	USD	Point-in-time
Less: Accumulated depreciation	`AccumulatedDepreciationDepletionAndAmortizationPropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$15.81B	USD	Point-in-time
Property, plant and equipment net	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$7.47B	USD	Point-in-time
Property, plant and equipment net	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$7.47B	USD	Point-in-time
Property, plant and equipment net	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$7.69B	USD	Point-in-time
Property, plant and equipment net	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$7.69B	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease right of use assets	`OperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset`	$657.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease right of use assets	`OperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset`	$657.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease right of use assets	`OperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset`	$610.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease right of use assets	`OperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset`	$610.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$6.38B	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$6.38B	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$6.32B	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$6.32B	USD	Point-in-time
Intangible assets net	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$1.27B	USD	Point-in-time
Intangible assets net	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$1.27B	USD	Point-in-time
Intangible assets net	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$1.32B	USD	Point-in-time
Intangible assets net	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$1.32B	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$8.20B	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$8.20B	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$6.81B	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$6.81B	USD	Point-in-time
Non-current assets of discontinued operations	`DisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationAssetsNoncurrent`	$11.34B	USD	Point-in-time
Non-current assets of discontinued operations	`DisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationAssetsNoncurrent`	$11.34B	USD	Point-in-time
Non-current assets of discontinued operations	`DisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationAssetsNoncurrent`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Non-current assets of discontinued operations	`DisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationAssetsNoncurrent`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$43.38B	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$43.38B	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$50.58B	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$50.58B	USD	Point-in-time
Short-term borrowings and current portion of long-term debt	`DebtCurrent`	$1.30B	USD	Point-in-time
Short-term borrowings and current portion of long-term debt	`DebtCurrent`	$1.30B	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
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$2.78B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$2.78B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$2.81B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$2.81B	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued payroll	`EmployeeRelatedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$695.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued payroll	`EmployeeRelatedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$695.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued payroll	`EmployeeRelatedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$602.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued payroll	`EmployeeRelatedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$602.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued income taxes	`AccruedIncomeTaxesCurrent`	$407.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued income taxes	`AccruedIncomeTaxesCurrent`	$407.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued income taxes	`AccruedIncomeTaxesCurrent`	$304.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued income taxes	`AccruedIncomeTaxesCurrent`	$304.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease liabilities current	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityCurrent`	$192.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease liabilities current	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityCurrent`	$192.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease liabilities current	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityCurrent`	$169.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease liabilities current	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityCurrent`	$169.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other current liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesCurrent`	$9.05B	USD	Point-in-time
Other current liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesCurrent`	$9.05B	USD	Point-in-time
Other current liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesCurrent`	$6.66B	USD	Point-in-time
Other current liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesCurrent`	$6.66B	USD	Point-in-time
Current liabilities of discontinued operations	`LiabilitiesOfDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationCurrent`	$1.72B	USD	Point-in-time
Current liabilities of discontinued operations	`LiabilitiesOfDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationCurrent`	$1.72B	USD	Point-in-time
Current liabilities of discontinued operations	`LiabilitiesOfDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationCurrent`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Current liabilities of discontinued operations	`LiabilitiesOfDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationCurrent`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$14.35B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$14.35B	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`	$11.78B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt	`LongTermDebtNoncurrent`	$11.78B	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`	$1.72B	USD	Point-in-time
Pension and postretirement benefits	`PensionAndOtherPostretirementDefinedBenefitPlansLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$1.72B	USD	Point-in-time
Pension and postretirement benefits	`PensionAndOtherPostretirementDefinedBenefitPlansLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$2.16B	USD	Point-in-time
Pension and postretirement benefits	`PensionAndOtherPostretirementDefinedBenefitPlansLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$2.16B	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease liabilities	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityNoncurrent`	$464.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease liabilities	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityNoncurrent`	$464.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease liabilities	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityNoncurrent`	$443.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease liabilities	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityNoncurrent`	$443.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$11.10B	USD	Point-in-time
Other liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$11.10B	USD	Point-in-time
Other liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$14.02B	USD	Point-in-time
Other liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$14.02B	USD	Point-in-time
Non-current liabilities of discontinued operations	`LiabilitiesOfDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationNoncurrent`	$686.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Non-current liabilities of discontinued operations	`LiabilitiesOfDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationNoncurrent`	$686.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Non-current liabilities of discontinued operations	`LiabilitiesOfDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationNoncurrent`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Non-current liabilities of discontinued operations	`LiabilitiesOfDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationNoncurrent`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities	`Liabilities`	$39.39B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities	`Liabilities`	$39.39B	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`	$7.15B	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapitalCommonStock`	$7.15B	USD	Point-in-time
Retained earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$37.48B	USD	Point-in-time
Retained earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$37.48B	USD	Point-in-time
Retained earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$35.48B	USD	Point-in-time
Retained earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$35.48B	USD	Point-in-time
Treasury stock, at cost:	`TreasuryStockCommonValue`	$33.15B	USD	Point-in-time
Treasury stock, at cost:	`TreasuryStockCommonValue`	$33.15B	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
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-5.57B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-5.57B	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`	$3.92B	USD	Point-in-time
Total 3M Company shareholders equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$3.92B	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`	$61.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interest	`MinorityInterest`	$61.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interest	`MinorityInterest`	$72.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interest	`MinorityInterest`	$72.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.99B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.99B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$15.35B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$15.35B	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`	$7.86B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$7.86B	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`	$14.77B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$14.77B	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
Total liabilities and equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$43.38B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities and equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$43.38B	USD	Point-in-time

Income Statement 192 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Net sales	`Revenues`	$12.34B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net sales	`Revenues`	$12.34B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net sales	`Revenues`	$6.28B	USD	1 Quarter
Net sales	`Revenues`	$6.28B	USD	1 Quarter
Net sales	`Revenues`	$12.27B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net sales	`Revenues`	$12.27B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net sales	`Revenues`	$6.25B	USD	1 Quarter
Net sales	`Revenues`	$6.25B	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of sales	`CostOfRevenue`	$7.47B	USD	2 Qtrs
Cost of sales	`CostOfRevenue`	$7.47B	USD	2 Qtrs
Cost of sales	`CostOfRevenue`	$3.57B	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of sales	`CostOfRevenue`	$3.57B	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of sales	`CostOfRevenue`	$7.06B	USD	2 Qtrs
Cost of sales	`CostOfRevenue`	$7.06B	USD	2 Qtrs
Cost of sales	`CostOfRevenue`	$3.73B	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of sales	`CostOfRevenue`	$3.73B	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$1.13B	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$1.13B	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$12.76B	USD	2 Qtrs
Selling, general and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$12.76B	USD	2 Qtrs
Selling, general and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$2.26B	USD	2 Qtrs
Selling, general and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$2.26B	USD	2 Qtrs
Selling, general and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$11.62B	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$11.62B	USD	1 Quarter
Research, development and related expenses	`ResearchDevelopmentAndRelatedExpenses`	$534.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Research, development and related expenses	`ResearchDevelopmentAndRelatedExpenses`	$534.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Research, development and related expenses	`ResearchDevelopmentAndRelatedExpenses`	$595.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Research, development and related expenses	`ResearchDevelopmentAndRelatedExpenses`	$595.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Research, development and related expenses	`ResearchDevelopmentAndRelatedExpenses`	$280.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Research, development and related expenses	`ResearchDevelopmentAndRelatedExpenses`	$280.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Research, development and related expenses	`ResearchDevelopmentAndRelatedExpenses`	$298.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Research, development and related expenses	`ResearchDevelopmentAndRelatedExpenses`	$298.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total operating expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$4.98B	USD	1 Quarter
Total operating expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$4.98B	USD	1 Quarter
Total operating expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$9.85B	USD	2 Qtrs
Total operating expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$9.85B	USD	2 Qtrs
Total operating expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$20.83B	USD	2 Qtrs
Total operating expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$20.83B	USD	2 Qtrs
Total operating expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$15.64B	USD	1 Quarter
Total operating expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$15.64B	USD	1 Quarter
Operating income (loss)	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$1.27B	USD	1 Quarter
Operating income (loss)	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$1.27B	USD	1 Quarter
Operating income (loss)	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$2.42B	USD	2 Qtrs
Operating income (loss)	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$2.42B	USD	2 Qtrs
Operating income (loss)	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$-9.36B	USD	1 Quarter
Operating income (loss)	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$-9.36B	USD	1 Quarter
Operating income (loss)	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$-8.49B	USD	2 Qtrs
Operating income (loss)	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$-8.49B	USD	2 Qtrs
Other expense (income), net	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-128.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other expense (income), net	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-128.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other expense (income), net	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$138.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other expense (income), net	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$138.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other expense (income), net	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-72.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other expense (income), net	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-72.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other expense (income), net	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-82.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other expense (income), net	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-82.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.41B	USD	1 Quarter
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.41B	USD	1 Quarter
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$-8.62B	USD	2 Qtrs
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$-8.62B	USD	2 Qtrs
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$2.34B	USD	2 Qtrs
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$2.34B	USD	2 Qtrs
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$-9.43B	USD	1 Quarter
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$-9.43B	USD	1 Quarter
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$203.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$203.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$-2.26B	USD	1 Quarter
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$-2.26B	USD	1 Quarter
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$-2.12B	USD	2 Qtrs
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$-2.12B	USD	2 Qtrs
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$423.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$423.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Income (loss) from continuing operations of consolidated group	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-6.50B	USD	2 Qtrs
Income (loss) from continuing operations of consolidated group	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-6.50B	USD	2 Qtrs
Income (loss) from continuing operations of consolidated group	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-7.17B	USD	1 Quarter
Income (loss) from continuing operations of consolidated group	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-7.17B	USD	1 Quarter
Income (loss) from continuing operations of consolidated group	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.92B	USD	2 Qtrs
Income (loss) from continuing operations of consolidated group	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.92B	USD	2 Qtrs
Income (loss) from continuing operations of consolidated group	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.21B	USD	1 Quarter
Income (loss) from continuing operations of consolidated group	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.21B	USD	1 Quarter
Income (loss) from unconsolidated subsidiaries, net of taxes	`IncomeLossFromSubsidiariesNetOfTax`	$5.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Income (loss) from unconsolidated subsidiaries, net of taxes	`IncomeLossFromSubsidiariesNetOfTax`	$5.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Income (loss) from unconsolidated subsidiaries, net of taxes	`IncomeLossFromSubsidiariesNetOfTax`	$3.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income (loss) from unconsolidated subsidiaries, net of taxes	`IncomeLossFromSubsidiariesNetOfTax`	$3.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income (loss) from unconsolidated subsidiaries, net of taxes	`IncomeLossFromSubsidiariesNetOfTax`	$3.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income (loss) from unconsolidated subsidiaries, net of taxes	`IncomeLossFromSubsidiariesNetOfTax`	$3.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income (loss) from unconsolidated subsidiaries, net of taxes	`IncomeLossFromSubsidiariesNetOfTax`	$4.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Income (loss) from unconsolidated subsidiaries, net of taxes	`IncomeLossFromSubsidiariesNetOfTax`	$4.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income (loss) from continuing operations including noncontrolling interest	`NetIncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-7.17B	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss) from continuing operations including noncontrolling interest	`NetIncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-7.17B	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss) from continuing operations including noncontrolling interest	`NetIncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-6.50B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income (loss) from continuing operations including noncontrolling interest	`NetIncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-6.50B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income (loss) from continuing operations including noncontrolling interest	`NetIncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.21B	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss) from continuing operations including noncontrolling interest	`NetIncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.21B	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss) from continuing operations including noncontrolling interest	`NetIncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.92B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income (loss) from continuing operations including noncontrolling interest	`NetIncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.92B	USD	2 Qtrs
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$11.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$11.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
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`	$10.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$10.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$6.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$6.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to 3M	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperations`	$-7.17B	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to 3M	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperations`	$-7.17B	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to 3M	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperations`	$1.91B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to 3M	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperations`	$1.91B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to 3M	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperations`	$1.20B	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to 3M	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperations`	$1.20B	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to 3M	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperations`	$-6.51B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to 3M	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperations`	$-6.51B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxAttributableToReportingEntity`	$644.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxAttributableToReportingEntity`	$644.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxAttributableToReportingEntity`	$-59.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxAttributableToReportingEntity`	$-59.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxAttributableToReportingEntity`	$330.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxAttributableToReportingEntity`	$330.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxAttributableToReportingEntity`	$164.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxAttributableToReportingEntity`	$164.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income (loss) attributable to 3M	`NetIncomeLoss`	$1.15B	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss) attributable to 3M	`NetIncomeLoss`	$1.15B	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss) attributable to 3M	`NetIncomeLoss`	$-5.87B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income (loss) attributable to 3M	`NetIncomeLoss`	$-5.87B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income (loss) attributable to 3M	`NetIncomeLoss`	$2.07B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income (loss) attributable to 3M	`NetIncomeLoss`	$2.07B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income (loss) attributable to 3M	`NetIncomeLoss`	$-6.84B	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss) attributable to 3M	`NetIncomeLoss`	$-6.84B	USD	1 Quarter
Weighted average 3M common shares outstanding - basic (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	553.30M	shares	2 Qtrs
Weighted average 3M common shares outstanding - basic (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	553.30M	shares	2 Qtrs
Weighted average 3M common shares outstanding - basic (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	553.90M	shares	1 Quarter
Weighted average 3M common shares outstanding - basic (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	553.90M	shares	1 Quarter
Weighted average 3M common shares outstanding - basic (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	553.80M	shares	1 Quarter
Weighted average 3M common shares outstanding - basic (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	553.80M	shares	1 Quarter
Weighted average 3M common shares outstanding - basic (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	554.40M	shares	2 Qtrs
Weighted average 3M common shares outstanding - basic (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	554.40M	shares	2 Qtrs
Earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations basic (in dollars per share)	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerBasicShare`	$-12.94	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations basic (in dollars per share)	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerBasicShare`	$-12.94	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations basic (in dollars per share)	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerBasicShare`	$3.44	USD	2 Qtrs
Earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations basic (in dollars per share)	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerBasicShare`	$3.44	USD	2 Qtrs
Earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations basic (in dollars per share)	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerBasicShare`	$2.17	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations basic (in dollars per share)	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerBasicShare`	$2.17	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations basic (in dollars per share)	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerBasicShare`	$-11.76	USD	2 Qtrs
Earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations basic (in dollars per share)	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerBasicShare`	$-11.76	USD	2 Qtrs
Earnings (loss) per share from discontinued operations basic (in dollars per share)	`DiscontinuedOperationIncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationNetOfTaxPerBasicShare`	$0.30	USD	2 Qtrs
Earnings (loss) per share from discontinued operations basic (in dollars per share)	`DiscontinuedOperationIncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationNetOfTaxPerBasicShare`	$0.30	USD	2 Qtrs
Earnings (loss) per share from discontinued operations basic (in dollars per share)	`DiscontinuedOperationIncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationNetOfTaxPerBasicShare`	$1.16	USD	2 Qtrs
Earnings (loss) per share from discontinued operations basic (in dollars per share)	`DiscontinuedOperationIncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationNetOfTaxPerBasicShare`	$1.16	USD	2 Qtrs
Earnings (loss) per share from discontinued operations basic (in dollars per share)	`DiscontinuedOperationIncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationNetOfTaxPerBasicShare`	$-0.10	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings (loss) per share from discontinued operations basic (in dollars per share)	`DiscontinuedOperationIncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationNetOfTaxPerBasicShare`	$-0.10	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings (loss) per share from discontinued operations basic (in dollars per share)	`DiscontinuedOperationIncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationNetOfTaxPerBasicShare`	$0.59	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings (loss) per share from discontinued operations basic (in dollars per share)	`DiscontinuedOperationIncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationNetOfTaxPerBasicShare`	$0.59	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings (loss) per share basic (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$2.07	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings (loss) per share basic (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$2.07	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings (loss) per share basic (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$3.74	USD	2 Qtrs
Earnings (loss) per share basic (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$3.74	USD	2 Qtrs
Earnings (loss) per share basic (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$-12.35	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings (loss) per share basic (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$-12.35	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings (loss) per share basic (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$-10.60	USD	2 Qtrs
Earnings (loss) per share basic (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$-10.60	USD	2 Qtrs
Weighted average 3M common shares outstanding - diluted (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	554.80M	shares	1 Quarter
Weighted average 3M common shares outstanding - diluted (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	554.80M	shares	1 Quarter
Weighted average 3M common shares outstanding - diluted (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	555.30M	shares	2 Qtrs
Weighted average 3M common shares outstanding - diluted (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	555.30M	shares	2 Qtrs
Weighted average 3M common shares outstanding - diluted (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	553.90M	shares	1 Quarter
Weighted average 3M common shares outstanding - diluted (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	553.90M	shares	1 Quarter
Weighted average 3M common shares outstanding - diluted (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	553.30M	shares	2 Qtrs
Weighted average 3M common shares outstanding - diluted (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	553.30M	shares	2 Qtrs
Earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations diluted (in dollars per share)	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerDilutedShare`	$2.17	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations diluted (in dollars per share)	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerDilutedShare`	$2.17	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations diluted (in dollars per share)	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerDilutedShare`	$-11.76	USD	2 Qtrs
Earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations diluted (in dollars per share)	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerDilutedShare`	$-11.76	USD	2 Qtrs
Earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations diluted (in dollars per share)	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerDilutedShare`	$-12.94	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations diluted (in dollars per share)	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerDilutedShare`	$-12.94	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations diluted (in dollars per share)	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerDilutedShare`	$3.44	USD	2 Qtrs
Earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations diluted (in dollars per share)	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerDilutedShare`	$3.44	USD	2 Qtrs
Earnings (loss) per share from discontinued operations diluted (in dollars per share)	`DiscontinuedOperationIncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationNetOfTaxPerDilutedShare`	$1.16	USD	2 Qtrs
Earnings (loss) per share from discontinued operations diluted (in dollars per share)	`DiscontinuedOperationIncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationNetOfTaxPerDilutedShare`	$1.16	USD	2 Qtrs
Earnings (loss) per share from discontinued operations diluted (in dollars per share)	`DiscontinuedOperationIncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationNetOfTaxPerDilutedShare`	$0.29	USD	2 Qtrs
Earnings (loss) per share from discontinued operations diluted (in dollars per share)	`DiscontinuedOperationIncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationNetOfTaxPerDilutedShare`	$0.29	USD	2 Qtrs
Earnings (loss) per share from discontinued operations diluted (in dollars per share)	`DiscontinuedOperationIncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationNetOfTaxPerDilutedShare`	$-0.10	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings (loss) per share from discontinued operations diluted (in dollars per share)	`DiscontinuedOperationIncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationNetOfTaxPerDilutedShare`	$-0.10	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings (loss) per share from discontinued operations diluted (in dollars per share)	`DiscontinuedOperationIncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationNetOfTaxPerDilutedShare`	$0.59	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings (loss) per share from discontinued operations diluted (in dollars per share)	`DiscontinuedOperationIncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationNetOfTaxPerDilutedShare`	$0.59	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings (loss) per share diluted (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$-10.60	USD	2 Qtrs
Earnings (loss) per share diluted (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$-10.60	USD	2 Qtrs
Earnings (loss) per share diluted (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$3.73	USD	2 Qtrs
Earnings (loss) per share diluted (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$3.73	USD	2 Qtrs
Earnings (loss) per share diluted (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$2.07	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings (loss) per share diluted (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$2.07	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings (loss) per share diluted (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$-12.35	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings (loss) per share diluted (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$-12.35	USD	1 Quarter

Cash Flow Statement 136 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Net income (loss) including noncontrolling interest	`ProfitLoss`	$-5.86B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income (loss) including noncontrolling interest	`ProfitLoss`	$-5.86B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income (loss) including noncontrolling interest	`ProfitLoss`	$-6.84B	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss) including noncontrolling interest	`ProfitLoss`	$-6.84B	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss) including noncontrolling interest	`ProfitLoss`	$1.15B	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss) including noncontrolling interest	`ProfitLoss`	$1.15B	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss) including noncontrolling interest	`ProfitLoss`	$2.08B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income (loss) including noncontrolling interest	`ProfitLoss`	$2.08B	USD	2 Qtrs
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$731.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$731.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$915.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$915.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Company pension and postretirement contributions	`PaymentOfPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitContributions`	$86.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Company pension and postretirement contributions	`PaymentOfPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitContributions`	$86.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Company pension and postretirement contributions	`PaymentOfPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitContributions`	$57.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Company pension and postretirement contributions	`PaymentOfPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitContributions`	$57.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Company pension and postretirement expense	`PensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitsExpenseReversalOfExpenseNoncash`	$898.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Company pension and postretirement expense	`PensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitsExpenseReversalOfExpenseNoncash`	$898.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Company pension and postretirement expense	`PensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitsExpenseReversalOfExpenseNoncash`	$75.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Company pension and postretirement expense	`PensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitsExpenseReversalOfExpenseNoncash`	$75.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Stock-based compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$176.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Stock-based compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$176.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Stock-based compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$200.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Stock-based compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$200.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$115.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$115.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$-2.55B	USD	2 Qtrs
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$-2.55B	USD	2 Qtrs
Accounts receivable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable`	$219.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Accounts receivable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable`	$219.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Accounts receivable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable`	$393.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Accounts receivable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable`	$393.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Inventories	`IncreaseDecreaseInInventories`	$-101.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Inventories	`IncreaseDecreaseInInventories`	$-101.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Inventories	`IncreaseDecreaseInInventories`	$270.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Inventories	`IncreaseDecreaseInInventories`	$270.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Accounts payable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayable`	$166.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Accounts payable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayable`	$166.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Accounts payable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayable`	$135.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Accounts payable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayable`	$135.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Accrued income taxes (current and long-term)	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccruedIncomeTaxesPayable`	$-172.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Accrued income taxes (current and long-term)	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccruedIncomeTaxesPayable`	$-172.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Accrued income taxes (current and long-term)	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccruedIncomeTaxesPayable`	$-409.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Accrued income taxes (current and long-term)	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccruedIncomeTaxesPayable`	$-409.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other net	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingCapitalNet`	$-10.64B	USD	2 Qtrs
Other net	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingCapitalNet`	$-10.64B	USD	2 Qtrs
Other net	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingCapitalNet`	$1.66B	USD	2 Qtrs
Other net	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingCapitalNet`	$1.66B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$2.78B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$2.78B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$1.79B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$1.79B	USD	2 Qtrs
Purchases of property, plant and equipment (PP&E)	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$644.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Purchases of property, plant and equipment (PP&E)	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$644.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Purchases of property, plant and equipment (PP&E)	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$852.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Purchases of property, plant and equipment (PP&E)	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$852.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Proceeds from sale of PP&E and other assets	`ProceedsFromSaleOfProductiveAssets`	$53.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Proceeds from sale of PP&E and other assets	`ProceedsFromSaleOfProductiveAssets`	$53.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Proceeds from sale of PP&E and other assets	`ProceedsFromSaleOfProductiveAssets`	$23.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Proceeds from sale of PP&E and other assets	`ProceedsFromSaleOfProductiveAssets`	$23.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Purchases of marketable securities and investments	`PaymentsToAcquireInvestments`	$943.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Purchases of marketable securities and investments	`PaymentsToAcquireInvestments`	$943.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Purchases of marketable securities and investments	`PaymentsToAcquireInvestments`	$775.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Purchases of marketable securities and investments	`PaymentsToAcquireInvestments`	$775.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Proceeds from maturities and sale of marketable securities and investments	`ProceedsFromSaleMaturityAndCollectionsOfInvestments`	$945.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Proceeds from maturities and sale of marketable securities and investments	`ProceedsFromSaleMaturityAndCollectionsOfInvestments`	$945.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Proceeds from maturities and sale of marketable securities and investments	`ProceedsFromSaleMaturityAndCollectionsOfInvestments`	$707.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Proceeds from maturities and sale of marketable securities and investments	`ProceedsFromSaleMaturityAndCollectionsOfInvestments`	$707.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other net	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$29.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other net	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$29.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other net	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$-40.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other net	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$-40.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-619.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-619.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-856.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-856.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Change in short-term debt net	`ProceedsFromRepaymentsOfShortTermDebtMaturingInThreeMonthsOrLess`	$-205.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Change in short-term debt net	`ProceedsFromRepaymentsOfShortTermDebtMaturingInThreeMonthsOrLess`	$-205.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Change in short-term debt net	`ProceedsFromRepaymentsOfShortTermDebtMaturingInThreeMonthsOrLess`	$651.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Change in short-term debt net	`ProceedsFromRepaymentsOfShortTermDebtMaturingInThreeMonthsOrLess`	$651.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Repayment of debt (maturities greater than 90 days)	`RepaymentsOfDebtMaturingInMoreThanThreeMonths`	$2.65B	USD	2 Qtrs
Repayment of debt (maturities greater than 90 days)	`RepaymentsOfDebtMaturingInMoreThanThreeMonths`	$2.65B	USD	2 Qtrs
Repayment of debt (maturities greater than 90 days)	`RepaymentsOfDebtMaturingInMoreThanThreeMonths`	$1.80B	USD	2 Qtrs
Repayment of debt (maturities greater than 90 days)	`RepaymentsOfDebtMaturingInMoreThanThreeMonths`	$1.80B	USD	2 Qtrs
Proceeds from debt (maturities greater than 90 days)	`ProceedsFromDebtMaturingInMoreThanThreeMonths`	$1.11B	USD	2 Qtrs
Proceeds from debt (maturities greater than 90 days)	`ProceedsFromDebtMaturingInMoreThanThreeMonths`	$1.11B	USD	2 Qtrs
Proceeds from debt (maturities greater than 90 days)	`ProceedsFromDebtMaturingInMoreThanThreeMonths`	$8.37B	USD	2 Qtrs
Proceeds from debt (maturities greater than 90 days)	`ProceedsFromDebtMaturingInMoreThanThreeMonths`	$8.37B	USD	2 Qtrs
Purchases of treasury stock	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$29.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Purchases of treasury stock	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$29.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Purchases of treasury stock	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$421.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Purchases of treasury stock	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$421.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Proceeds from issuance of treasury stock pursuant to stock option and benefit plans	`ProceedsFromSaleOfTreasuryStock`	$30.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Proceeds from issuance of treasury stock pursuant to stock option and benefit plans	`ProceedsFromSaleOfTreasuryStock`	$30.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Proceeds from issuance of treasury stock pursuant to stock option and benefit plans	`ProceedsFromSaleOfTreasuryStock`	$218.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Proceeds from issuance of treasury stock pursuant to stock option and benefit plans	`ProceedsFromSaleOfTreasuryStock`	$218.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Dividends paid to shareholders	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$1.22B	USD	2 Qtrs
Dividends paid to shareholders	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$1.22B	USD	2 Qtrs
Dividends paid to shareholders	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$1.66B	USD	2 Qtrs
Dividends paid to shareholders	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$1.66B	USD	2 Qtrs
Cash transferred to Solventum related to separation, net	`PaymentsOfDistributionsToAffiliates`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Cash transferred to Solventum related to separation, net	`PaymentsOfDistributionsToAffiliates`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Cash transferred to Solventum related to separation, net	`PaymentsOfDistributionsToAffiliates`	$577.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Cash transferred to Solventum related to separation, net	`PaymentsOfDistributionsToAffiliates`	$577.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other net	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-9.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other net	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-9.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other net	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-57.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other net	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-57.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$3.26B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$3.26B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-1.52B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-1.52B	USD	2 Qtrs
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$-43.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$-43.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$-45.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$-45.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$4.15B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$4.15B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$603.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$603.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
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`	$10.08B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$10.08B	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 beginning of year	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$4.26B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$4.26B	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`	$10.08B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$10.08B	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
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$4.26B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$4.26B	USD	Point-in-time

Comprehensive Income 80 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Net income (loss) attributable to 3M	`NetIncomeLoss`	$1.15B	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss) attributable to 3M	`NetIncomeLoss`	$1.15B	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss) attributable to 3M	`NetIncomeLoss`	$-5.87B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income (loss) attributable to 3M	`NetIncomeLoss`	$-5.87B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income (loss) attributable to 3M	`NetIncomeLoss`	$2.07B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income (loss) attributable to 3M	`NetIncomeLoss`	$2.07B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income (loss) attributable to 3M	`NetIncomeLoss`	$-6.84B	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss) attributable to 3M	`NetIncomeLoss`	$-6.84B	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$11.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$11.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$5.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$5.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$10.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$10.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$6.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$6.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss) from continuing operations including noncontrolling interest	`ProfitLoss`	$-5.86B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income (loss) from continuing operations including noncontrolling interest	`ProfitLoss`	$-5.86B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income (loss) from continuing operations including noncontrolling interest	`ProfitLoss`	$-6.84B	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss) from continuing operations including noncontrolling interest	`ProfitLoss`	$-6.84B	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss) from continuing operations including noncontrolling interest	`ProfitLoss`	$1.15B	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss) from continuing operations including noncontrolling interest	`ProfitLoss`	$1.15B	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss) from continuing operations including noncontrolling interest	`ProfitLoss`	$2.08B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income (loss) from continuing operations including noncontrolling interest	`ProfitLoss`	$2.08B	USD	2 Qtrs
Cumulative translation adjustment	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-353.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Cumulative translation adjustment	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-353.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Cumulative translation adjustment	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$25.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Cumulative translation adjustment	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$25.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Cumulative translation adjustment	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-145.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Cumulative translation adjustment	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-145.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Cumulative translation adjustment	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$141.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Cumulative translation adjustment	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$141.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Defined benefit pension and postretirement plans adjustment	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-101.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Defined benefit pension and postretirement plans adjustment	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-101.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Defined benefit pension and postretirement plans adjustment	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-826.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Defined benefit pension and postretirement plans adjustment	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-826.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Defined benefit pension and postretirement plans adjustment	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-961.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Defined benefit pension and postretirement plans adjustment	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-961.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Defined benefit pension and postretirement plans adjustment	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-50.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Defined benefit pension and postretirement plans adjustment	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-50.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Cash flow hedging instruments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax`	$19.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Cash flow hedging instruments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax`	$19.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Cash flow hedging instruments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax`	$-1.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Cash flow hedging instruments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax`	$-1.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Cash flow hedging instruments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax`	$-7.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Cash flow hedging instruments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax`	$-7.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Cash flow hedging instruments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax`	$23.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Cash flow hedging instruments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax`	$23.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$627.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$627.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$674.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$674.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$241.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$241.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$98.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$98.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income (loss) including noncontrolling interest	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.82B	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income (loss) including noncontrolling interest	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.82B	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income (loss) including noncontrolling interest	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-6.74B	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income (loss) including noncontrolling interest	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-6.74B	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income (loss) including noncontrolling interest	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-5.61B	USD	2 Qtrs
Comprehensive income (loss) including noncontrolling interest	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-5.61B	USD	2 Qtrs
Comprehensive income (loss) including noncontrolling interest	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$2.71B	USD	2 Qtrs
Comprehensive income (loss) including noncontrolling interest	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$2.71B	USD	2 Qtrs
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$11.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$11.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
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 noncontrolling interest	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$11.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$11.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to 3M	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$-5.62B	USD	2 Qtrs
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to 3M	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$-5.62B	USD	2 Qtrs
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to 3M	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$-6.74B	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to 3M	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$-6.74B	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to 3M	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$1.82B	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to 3M	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$1.82B	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to 3M	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$2.70B	USD	2 Qtrs
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to 3M	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$2.70B	USD	2 Qtrs

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