Consolidated Balance Sheet (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
Sep. 30, 2026 |
Dec. 31, 2025 |
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| Current assets | ||
| Allowances for doubtful accounts receivable | $ 52 | $ 61 |
| 3M Company shareholders’ equity: | ||
| Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) | $ 0.01 | $ 0.01 |
| Common stock, issued (in shares) | 944,033,056 | 944,033,056 |
| Common stock, outstanding (in shares) | 516,729,574 | 530,279,131 |
| Treasury stock (in shares) | 427,303,482 | 413,753,925 |
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- Definition Amount of allowance for credit loss on accounts receivable, classified as current. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition Face amount or stated value per share of common stock. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
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- Definition Total number of common shares of an entity that have been sold or granted to shareholders (includes common shares that were issued, repurchased and remain in the treasury). These shares represent capital invested by the firm's shareholders and owners, and may be all or only a portion of the number of shares authorized. Shares issued include shares outstanding and shares held in the treasury. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition Number of shares of common stock outstanding. Common stock represent the ownership interest in a corporation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
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- Definition Number of previously issued common shares repurchased by the issuing entity and held in treasury. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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