v3.26.1
Shareholder Report
 6 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2026
USD ($)
$ / shares
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Document Type N-CSRS
Amendment Flag false
Registrant Name Legg Mason Global Asset Management Trust
Entity Central Index Key 0001474103
Entity Investment Company Type N-1A
Document Period End Date Apr. 30, 2026
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Class A  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name ClearBridge Small Cap Fund
Class Name Class A
Trading Symbol LMSAX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about ClearBridge Small Cap Fund for the period November 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026.
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents. You can also request this information by contacting us at 877-6LM-FUND/656-3863.
Additional Information Phone Number 877-6LM-FUND/656-3863
Additional Information Website https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment*,†
Class A
$57
1.07%
[1],[2]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 57
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.07%
Net Assets $ 731,479,745
Holdings Count | $ / shares 89
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 15.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY FUND STATISTICS (as of April 30, 2026)
Total Net Assets
$731,479,745
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings
89
Portfolio Turnover Rate
15%
Holdings [Text Block]
WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (as of April 30, 2026)
Portfolio Composition*  (% of Total Investments)
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Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents
Class C  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name ClearBridge Small Cap Fund
Class Name Class C
Trading Symbol LMASX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about ClearBridge Small Cap Fund for the period November 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026.
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents. You can also request this information by contacting us at 877-6LM-FUND/656-3863.
Additional Information Phone Number 877-6LM-FUND/656-3863
Additional Information Website https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment*,†
Class C
$98
1.85%
[4],[5]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 98
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.85%
Net Assets $ 731,479,745
Holdings Count | $ / shares 89
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 15.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY FUND STATISTICS (as of April 30, 2026)
Total Net Assets
$731,479,745
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings
89
Portfolio Turnover Rate
15%
Holdings [Text Block]
WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (as of April 30, 2026)
Portfolio Composition*  (% of Total Investments)
image
 [6]
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents
Class FI  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name ClearBridge Small Cap Fund
Class Name Class FI
Trading Symbol LGASX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about ClearBridge Small Cap Fund for the period November 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026.
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents. You can also request this information by contacting us at 877-6LM-FUND/656-3863.
Additional Information Phone Number 877-6LM-FUND/656-3863
Additional Information Website https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment*,†
Class FI
$57
1.07%
[7],[8]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 57
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.07%
Net Assets $ 731,479,745
Holdings Count | $ / shares 89
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 15.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY FUND STATISTICS (as of April 30, 2026)
Total Net Assets
$731,479,745
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings
89
Portfolio Turnover Rate
15%
Holdings [Text Block]
WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (as of April 30, 2026)
Portfolio Composition*  (% of Total Investments)
image
 [9]
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents
Class R  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name ClearBridge Small Cap Fund
Class Name Class R
Trading Symbol LMARX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about ClearBridge Small Cap Fund for the period November 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026.
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents. You can also request this information by contacting us at 877-6LM-FUND/656-3863.
Additional Information Phone Number 877-6LM-FUND/656-3863
Additional Information Website https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment*,†
Class R
$77
1.45%
[10],[11]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 77
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.45%
Net Assets $ 731,479,745
Holdings Count | $ / shares 89
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 15.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY FUND STATISTICS (as of April 30, 2026)
Total Net Assets
$731,479,745
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings
89
Portfolio Turnover Rate
15%
Holdings [Text Block]
WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (as of April 30, 2026)
Portfolio Composition*  (% of Total Investments)
image
 [12]
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents
Class I  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name ClearBridge Small Cap Fund
Class Name Class I
Trading Symbol LMNSX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about ClearBridge Small Cap Fund for the period November 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026.
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents. You can also request this information by contacting us at 877-6LM-FUND/656-3863.
Additional Information Phone Number 877-6LM-FUND/656-3863
Additional Information Website https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment*,†
Class I
$45
0.85%
[13],[14]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 45
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.85%
Net Assets $ 731,479,745
Holdings Count | $ / shares 89
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 15.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY FUND STATISTICS (as of April 30, 2026)
Total Net Assets
$731,479,745
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings
89
Portfolio Turnover Rate
15%
Holdings [Text Block]
WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (as of April 30, 2026)
Portfolio Composition*  (% of Total Investments)
image
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Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents
Class IS  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name ClearBridge Small Cap Fund
Class Name Class IS
Trading Symbol LISGX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about ClearBridge Small Cap Fund for the period November 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026.
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents. You can also request this information by contacting us at 877-6LM-FUND/656-3863.
Additional Information Phone Number 877-6LM-FUND/656-3863
Additional Information Website https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment*,†
Class IS
$39
0.74%
[16],[17]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 39
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.74%
Net Assets $ 731,479,745
Holdings Count | $ / shares 89
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 15.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY FUND STATISTICS (as of April 30, 2026)
Total Net Assets
$731,479,745
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings
89
Portfolio Turnover Rate
15%
Holdings [Text Block]
WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (as of April 30, 2026)
Portfolio Composition*  (% of Total Investments)
image
 [18]
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents
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* Reflects fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which expenses would have been higher.
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* Does not include derivatives, except purchased options, if any.  
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* Reflects fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which expenses would have been higher.
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† Annualized.
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* Does not include derivatives, except purchased options, if any.  
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* Reflects fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which expenses would have been higher.
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† Annualized.
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* Does not include derivatives, except purchased options, if any.  
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* Reflects fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which expenses would have been higher.
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† Annualized.
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* Does not include derivatives, except purchased options, if any.  
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* Reflects fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which expenses would have been higher.
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† Annualized.
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* Does not include derivatives, except purchased options, if any.  
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* Reflects fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which expenses would have been higher.
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† Annualized.
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* Does not include derivatives, except purchased options, if any.