v3.25.4
Long-Term Debt and Short-Term Borrowings - Narrative (Details)
€ in Millions, $ in Millions
 1 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
May 31, 2023
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2025
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2023
EUR (€)
Mar. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2023
USD ($)
Jul. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2021
USD ($)
Debt instrument [Line Items]                  
Long-term debt   $ 12,602 $ 13,044            
Repayments of medium-term note     1,100            
Interest rate contracts                  
Debt instrument [Line Items]                  
Derivative, notional amount                 $ 800
Cumulative amount of fair value hedging adjustment included in carrying value of hedged liabilities for   47              
Fixed Rate Note                  
Debt instrument [Line Items]                  
Principal amount [1]   $ 1,100              
Four Point Eight Zero Percent Notes Due 2030                  
Debt instrument [Line Items]                  
Term of debt instrument (in years)   5 years              
Principal amount   $ 550              
Coupon rate (as a percent)   4.80%              
Five Point One Five Percent Notes Due 2035                  
Debt instrument [Line Items]                  
Term of debt instrument (in years)   10 years              
Principal amount   $ 550              
Coupon rate (as a percent)   5.15%              
Other Borrowings, Fixed-Rate Notes, Due 2049 - 2050                  
Debt instrument [Line Items]                  
Long-term debt   $ 800 $ 800            
Five year line of credit | Revolving credit facility                  
Debt instrument [Line Items]                  
Maximum borrowing capacity including portion subject to lender approval $ 4,250           $ 5,250 $ 5,250  
Term of debt instrument (in years) 5 years                
Line of credit facility increase             $ 1,000 $ 1,000  
Debt instrument, covenant interest ratio 3.0                
Stand alone letters of credit and bank guarantees                  
Debt instrument [Line Items]                  
Amount of stand alone letters of credit and bank guarantees outstanding utilized in connection with normal business activities   600              
Solventum Notes Loans And Facilities                  
Debt instrument [Line Items]                  
Aggregate principal amount           $ 8,400      
Floating Rate Registered Note Due 2049                  
Debt instrument [Line Items]                  
Principal amount                 500
Floating Rate Registered Note Due 2050                  
Debt instrument [Line Items]                  
Principal amount                 300
Fixed Rate Registered Note Due 2049                  
Debt instrument [Line Items]                  
Principal amount                 1,000
Fixed Rate Registered Note Due 2050                  
Debt instrument [Line Items]                  
Principal amount                 $ 650
Fixed rate medium term note                  
Debt instrument [Line Items]                  
Principal amount [1]   $ 1,800              
Repayment of principal amount       $ 1,200 € 600        
[1] The Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows include the results of continuing and discontinued operations and, therefore, also include cash and cash equivalents associated with Solventum through its April 2024 separation from 3M that were presented in current assets of discontinued operations in the 3M Consolidated Balance Sheet.