Document and Entity Information	6 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011
Document Information [Line Items]
Entity Registrant Name	PROCTER & GAMBLE CO
Entity Central Index Key	0000080424
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--06-30
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Dec. 31, 2011
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2012
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2
Amendment Flag	false
Trading Symbol	PG
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	2,754,399,314