Accounting Policies (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Adjustments related to Venezuelan operations	$ (11)	$ 153	$ 462
K-C Venezuela
Adjustments related to Venezuelan operations		45	$ 462
K-C Venezuela | After Tax
Deconsolidation, Gain (Loss), Amount		(102)
K-C Venezuela | Before Tax
Deconsolidation, Gain (Loss), Amount	$ 11	$ (108)
Trademarks | Minimum
Intangible assets estimated useful life	2 years
Trademarks | Maximum
Intangible assets estimated useful life	20 years
Patents and developed technologies | Minimum
Intangible assets estimated useful life	5 years
Patents and developed technologies | Maximum
Intangible assets estimated useful life	15 years
Other | Minimum
Intangible assets estimated useful life	5 years
Other | Maximum
Intangible assets estimated useful life	15 years
Building
Estimated useful life	40 years
Machinery and Equipment | Minimum
Estimated useful life	16 years
Machinery and Equipment | Maximum
Estimated useful life	20 years
Software
Estimated useful life	5 years