v3.6.0.2
DEI Document - USD ($)
shares in Millions, $ in Billions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2016
Jan. 31, 2017
Jun. 30, 2016
Document Information [Line Items]      
Entity Registrant Name NEWELL BRANDS INC    
Trading Symbol nwl    
Entity Central Index Key 0000814453    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31    
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer    
Document Type 10-K    
Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2016    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2016    
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY    
Amendment Flag false    
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   482.4  
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Yes    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Public Float     $ 23.1