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Document and Entity Information Document
shares in Millions
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2016
shares
Entity Information [Line Items]  
Document Period End Date Sep. 30, 2016
Entity Registrant Name NEWELL BRANDS INC
Trading Symbol nwl
Entity Central Index Key 0000814453
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31
Document Type 10-Q
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2016
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q3
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer
Amendment Flag false
Entity Voluntary Filers No
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding 482.4