| Component: (Network and Table) | |
|---|---|
| Network | 40501 - Disclosure - INVENTORIES (Details) (http://www.ibm.com/role/DisclosureInventoriesDetails) |
| Table | (Implied) |
| Reporting Entity [Axis] | 0000051143 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK) |
| INVENTORIES | Period [Axis] | |
|---|---|---|
2016-12-31 | 2015-12-31 | |
INVENTORIES | ||
Finished goods | ||
Work in process and raw materials | ||
Total | 1,553,000,000 | 1,551,000,000 |