Consolidated Statement Of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net Income	$ 540	$ 578	$ 1,115	$ 1,138
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Unrealized currency translation adjustments	55	(72)	322	136
Employee postretirement benefits	(1)	13	(3)	7
Other	(24)	12	(40)	(7)
Total Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	30	(47)	279	136
Comprehensive Income	570	531	1,394	1,274
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(1)	(9)	(32)	(31)
Comprehensive Income Attributable to Kimberly-Clark Corporation	$ 569	$ 522	$ 1,362	$ 1,243