Description Of Business Segments (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Net Sales	$ 4,691	$ 4,887
Sales Revenue, Net, Percent Change	(4.00%)
Total Operating Profit	748	711
Operating Income (Loss), Percent Change	5.20%
Other (income) and expense, net	62	58
Other Operating Income (Expense), Net, Percent Change	6.90%
Personal Care [Member]
Net Sales	2,308	2,382
Sales Revenue, Net, Percent Change	(3.10%)
Total Operating Profit	455	457
Operating Income (Loss), Percent Change	(0.40%)
Consumer Tissue [Member]
Net Sales	1,574	1,689
Sales Revenue, Net, Percent Change	(6.80%)
Total Operating Profit	291	257
Operating Income (Loss), Percent Change	13.20%
K-C Professional
Net Sales	795	800
Sales Revenue, Net, Percent Change	(0.60%)
Total Operating Profit	134	135
Operating Income (Loss), Percent Change	(0.70%)
Corporate and Other [Member]
Net Sales	14	16
Total Operating Profit	$ (70)	$ (80)