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Document And Entity Information	3 Months Ended
Document And Entity Information	Feb. 29, 2012 shares
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Feb. 29, 2012
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2012
Entity Registrant Name	MCCORMICK & CO INC
Entity Central Index Key	0000063754
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--11-30
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Common Stock [Member]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	12,499,734
Common Stock Non-Voting [Member]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	120,098,737

Condensed Consolidated Income Statement - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 29, 2012	Feb. 28, 2011
Condensed Consolidated Income Statement [Abstract]
Net sales	$ 906.7	$ 782.8
Cost of goods sold	551.4	454.6
Gross profit	355.3	328.2
Selling, general and administrative expense	242.8	217.6
Operating income	112.5	110.6
Interest expense	13.5	12.2
Other income, net	0.9	0.5
Income from consolidated operations before income taxes	99.9	98.9
Income taxes	30.0	30.0
Net income from consolidated operations	69.9	68.9
Income from unconsolidated operations	4.6	7.9
Net income	$ 74.5	$ 76.8
Earnings per common share - basic	$ 0.56	$ 0.58
Average shares outstanding - basic	133.1	132.9
Earnings per common share - diluted	$ 0.55	$ 0.57
Average shares outstanding - diluted	134.5	134.6
Cash dividends paid per common share	$ 0.31	$ 0.28

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet - USD ($) $ in Millions	Feb. 29, 2012	Nov. 30, 2011	Feb. 28, 2011
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 54.4	$ 53.9	$ 40.6
Trade accounts receivables, net	381.1	427.0	326.8
Inventories
Finished products	279.4	268.8	272.8
Raw materials and work-in-process	361.0	344.9	272.1
Total inventories	640.4	613.7	544.9
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	116.9	128.3	103.3
Total current assets	1,192.8	1,222.9	1,015.6
Property, plant and equipment	1,294.0	1,269.2	1,199.0
Less: accumulated depreciation	(770.6)	(746.1)	(707.6)
Total property, plant and equipment, net	523.4	523.1	491.4
Goodwill, net	1,697.4	1,694.2	1,455.1
Intangible assets, net	355.0	350.0	234.1
Investments and other assets	311.1	297.6	281.4
Total assets	4,079.7	4,087.8	3,477.6
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Short-term borrowings	281.2	217.0	94.2
Current portion of long-term debt	1.9	5.4	100.3
Trade accounts payable	342.3	366.6	286.8
Other accrued liabilities	334.5	404.3	325.4
Total current liabilities	959.9	993.3	806.7
Long-term debt	1,028.7	1,029.7	775.7
Other long-term liabilities	398.5	446.3	318.7
Total liabilities	2,387.1	2,469.3	1,901.1
Shareholders' Equity
Retained earnings	869.0	838.8	731.3
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income	(35.6)	(59.0)	64.1
Non-controlling interest	18.3	16.8	9.1
Total shareholders' equity	1,692.6	1,618.5	1,576.5
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	4,079.7	4,087.8	3,477.6
Common Stock [Member]
Shareholders' Equity
Common stock	306.5	303.5	288.1
Common Stock Non-Voting [Member]
Shareholders' Equity
Common stock	$ 534.4	$ 518.4	$ 483.9

Condensed Consolidated Cash Flow Statement - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 29, 2012	Feb. 28, 2011
Cash flows from operating activities
Net income	$ 74.5	$ 76.8
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flow provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	25.8	23.7
Stock-based compensation	2.6	2.1
Income from unconsolidated operations	(4.6)	(7.9)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities	(76.3)	(119.1)
Dividends from unconsolidated affiliates	0.5	1.3
Net cash flow provided by (used in) operating activities	22.5	(23.1)
Cash flows from investing activities
Capital expenditures	(15.1)	(14.2)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment	0.2
Net cash flow used in investing activities	(14.9)	(14.2)
Cash flows from financing activities
Short-term borrowings, net	64.2	93.6
Long-term debt repayments	(4.2)
Proceeds from exercised stock options	14.4	17.1
Common stock acquired by purchase	(42.3)	(50.3)
Dividends paid	(41.4)	(37.2)
Net cash flow (used in) provided by financing activities	(9.3)	23.2
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	2.2	3.9
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	0.5	(10.2)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	53.9	50.8
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$ 54.4	$ 40.6

Accounting Policies

3 Months Ended

Feb. 29, 2012

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Accounting Policies

1.	ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and do not include all the information and notes required by United States generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. In our opinion, the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments, which are of a normal and recurring nature, necessary to present fairly the financial position and the results of operations for the interim periods presented.

The results of consolidated operations for the three month period ended February 29, 2012 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year. Historically, our net sales, net income and cash flow from operations are lower in the first half of the fiscal year and increase in the second half. The increase in net sales, net income and cash flow from operations in the second half of the year is mainly due to the consumer business cycle, where customers typically purchase more products in the fourth quarter due to the holiday season.

For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended November 30, 2011.

Accounting and Disclosure Changes

In June 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-05 Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Presentation of Comprehensive Income. This guidance is intended to increase the prominence of other comprehensive income in financial statements by presenting it in either a single statement or two-statement approach. This new accounting pronouncement is effective for our first quarter of 2013. Early adoption is permitted, however we have not currently elected to early adopt this standard. We do not expect any material impact on our financial statements from adoption.

Acquisitions

3 Months Ended

Feb. 29, 2012

Acquisitions [Abstract]

Acquisitions

2.	ACQUISITIONS

In July 2011, we purchased the assets of Kitchen Basics, Inc. (Kitchen Basics) for $40.0 million, financed with a combination of cash and debt. Kitchen Basics sells a brand of ready-to-serve, shelf stable stock in North America with annual sales of approximately $25 million at the time of the acquisition. Kitchen Basics is included in our consumer business segment from the date of acquisition. As of February 29, 2012, a preliminary valuation of the assets of Kitchen Basics resulted in $7.3 million allocated to tangible net assets, $8.0 million allocated to other intangible assets and $24.7 million allocated to goodwill.

In September 2011, we entered into a joint venture with Kohinoor Foods Ltd. in India whereby we invested $113 million for an 85% interest in the joint venture, Kohinoor Speciality Foods India Private Limited (Kohinoor), financed with a combination of cash and debt. This joint venture is consolidated and included in our consumer business segment from the date of acquisition. Kohinoor sells branded basmati rice and other food products in India and had annual sales of approximately $85 million at the time of the formation of the joint venture. As of February 29, 2012, a preliminary valuation of the assets for Kohinoor resulted in $5.9 million allocated to tangible net assets, $48.9 million allocated to other intangible assets, $70.1 million allocated to goodwill and $11.9 million allocated to non-controlling interests.

In September 2011, we also purchased all of the outstanding shares of Kamis S.A. (Kamis), which produces and sells branded spices, seasonings and mustards in Poland. Kamis also distributes products into Russia and parts of Central and Eastern Europe and had annual net sales of approximately $105 million at the time of acquisition. The purchase price was $287.1 million, which was financed with a combination of cash and debt. Kamis is included in our consumer business segment from the date of acquisition. As of February 29, 2012, a preliminary valuation of the assets for Kamis resulted in $42.4 million allocated to tangible net assets, $77.8 million allocated to other intangible assets and $166.9 million allocated to goodwill.

These three acquisitions added $52.6 million to net sales in the first quarter of 2012.

Accounting Policies (Policy)	3 Months Ended
Accounting Policies (Policy)	Feb. 29, 2012
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis Of Presentation	Basis of Presentation The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and do not include all the information and notes required by United States generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. In our opinion, the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments, which are of a normal and recurring nature, necessary to present fairly the financial position and the results of operations for the interim periods presented. The results of consolidated operations for the three month period ended February 29, 2012 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year. Historically, our net sales, net income and cash flow from operations are lower in the first half of the fiscal year and increase in the second half. The increase in net sales, net income and cash flow from operations in the second half of the year is mainly due to the consumer business cycle, where customers typically purchase more products in the fourth quarter due to the holiday season. For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended November 30, 2011.

Acquisitions (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	1 Months Ended		3 Months Ended
Acquisitions (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2011	Jul. 31, 2011	Feb. 29, 2012
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Sales contribution from acquired entities			$ 52.6
Kohinoor Speciality Foods India Private Limited [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business acquisition date			September 2011
Acquisition purchase price	$ 113.0
Approximate annual sales	$ 85.0
Business acquisition valuation of assets allocated to tangible net assets			$ 5.9
Business acquisition valuation of assets allocated to other intangible assets			48.9
Business acquisition valuation of assets allocated to non-controlling interests			11.9
Joint venture interest percentage	85.00%
Business acquisition valuation of assets allocated to goodwill			$ 70.1
Kamis [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business acquisition date			September 2011
Acquisition purchase price	$ 287.1
Approximate annual sales	$ 105.0
Business acquisition valuation of assets allocated to tangible net assets			$ 42.4
Business acquisition valuation of assets allocated to other intangible assets			77.8
Business acquisition valuation of assets allocated to goodwill			$ 166.9
Kitchen Basics [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business acquisition date			July 2011
Acquisition purchase price		$ 40.0
Approximate annual sales		$ 25.0
Business acquisition valuation of assets allocated to tangible net assets			$ 7.3
Business acquisition valuation of assets allocated to other intangible assets			8.0
Business acquisition valuation of assets allocated to goodwill			$ 24.7

Financial Instruments (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions	Feb. 29, 2012 USD ($)
Financial Instruments [Abstract]
Maximum time frame for foreign exchange contracts, months	8
Amount of accumulated other comprehensive income expected to be reclassified as a reduction of earnings in the next 12 months	$ 1.3

Financial Instruments (Schedule Of Fair Values Of Derivative Instruments On Balance Sheet) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Feb. 29, 2012	Nov. 30, 2011	Feb. 28, 2011
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Fair value of asset derivatives	$ 18.7	$ 21.6	$ 15.5
Fair value of liability derivatives	1.0	0.4	3.3
Other Current Assets [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Notional amount of interest rate contracts	100.0	100.0	100.0
Notional amount of foreign exchange contracts	91.8	97.4	64.3
Fair value of interest rate contracts	17.4	18.9	14.8
Fair value of foreign exchange contracts	1.3	2.7	0.7
Other Accrued Liabilities [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Notional amount of foreign exchange contracts	45.5	30.2	137.7
Fair value of foreign exchange contracts	$ 1.0	$ 0.4	$ 3.3

Financial Instruments (Schedule Of Derivative Instruments, The Impact Of Derivative Instruments On Our Other Comprehensive Income (OCI), Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (AOCI)) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Feb. 29, 2012	Feb. 28, 2011
Fair Value Hedges [Member] \| Interest Rate Contracts [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Interest expense	$ 1.2	$ 1.2

Fair Value Measurements (Assets And Liabilities Measured At Fair Value On Recurring Basis) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Feb. 29, 2012	Nov. 30, 2011	Feb. 28, 2011
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 54.4	$ 53.9	$ 40.6
Insurance contracts	62.9	59.1	55.7
Bonds & other long-term investments	13.9	12.3	14.1
Interest rate derivatives	17.4	18.9	14.8
Foreign currency derivatives, Assets	1.3	2.7	0.7
Total	149.9	146.9	125.9
Foreign currency derivatives, Liabilities	1.0	0.4	3.3
Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	54.4	53.9	40.6
Bonds & other long-term investments	13.9	12.3	14.1
Total	68.3	66.2	54.7
Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Insurance contracts	62.9	59.1	55.7
Interest rate derivatives	17.4	18.9	14.8
Foreign currency derivatives, Assets	1.3	2.7	0.7
Total	81.6	80.7	71.2
Foreign currency derivatives, Liabilities	$ 1.0	0.4	3.3
Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents
Insurance contracts
Bonds & other long-term investments
Interest rate derivatives
Foreign currency derivatives, Assets
Total
Foreign currency derivatives, Liabilities

Employee Benefit And Retirement Plans (Components Of Defined Benefit Plans) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 29, 2012	Feb. 28, 2011
United States Pension Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	$ 4.4	$ 3.8
Interest costs	8.0	7.6
Expected return on plan assets	(9.5)	(8.5)
Recognized net actuarial loss	4.5	3.3
Total pension expense	7.4	6.2
International Pension Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	1.7	1.5
Interest costs	3.1	3.1
Expected return on plan assets	(4.0)	(3.9)
Amortization of prior service costs	0.1	0.1
Recognized net actuarial loss	0.9	0.6
Total pension expense	$ 1.8	$ 1.4

Stock-Based Compensation (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 29, 2012	Feb. 28, 2011
Stock-Based Compensation [Abstract]
Total stock-based compensation expense	$ 2.6	$ 2.1
Intrinsic value for all options outstanding	86.8
Intrinsic value for exercisable options	62.3
Total intrinsic value of all options exercised	$ 14.9	$ 11.3

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Feb. 28, 2011	Nov. 30, 2011
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Unrecognized tax benefits		$ 33.2
Discrete tax benefits	$ 0.8

Earnings Per Share And Stock Issuances (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 29, 2012 USD ($)
Earnings Per Share And Stock Issuances [Abstract]
Remaining authorized share repurchase amount	$ 227.0
Authorized share repurchase amount	$ 400.0

Earnings Per Share And Stock Issuances (Summary Of Common Stock Activity) (Details) - Common Stock [Member] - shares shares in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 29, 2012	Feb. 28, 2011
Stock Option And Employee Stock Purchase Plans And RSUs [Member]
Common Stock Activity [Line Items]
Shares issued under stock option, employee stock purchase plans and RSUs	0.5	0.5
Share Repurchase Program [Member]
Common Stock Activity [Line Items]
Shares repurchased in connection with the stock repurchase program	0.8	1.1

Comprehensive Income (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 29, 2012	Feb. 28, 2011
Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Other comprehensive income (loss), tax expense	$ 1.6	$ (0.2)

Comprehensive Income (Components Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Feb. 29, 2012	Nov. 30, 2011	Feb. 28, 2011
Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Foreign currency translation adjustment	$ 203.7	$ 180.9	$ 253.2
Unrealized gain (loss) on foreign currency exchange contracts		1.1	(1.3)
Unamortized value of settled interest rate swaps	(4.9)	(5.0)	(5.7)
Pension and other postretirement costs	(234.4)	(236.0)	(182.1)
Accumulated other comprehensive income	$ (35.6)	$ (59.0)	$ 64.1

Business Segments (Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 29, 2012	Feb. 28, 2011
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 906.7	$ 782.8
Operating income	112.5	110.6
Income from unconsolidated operations	4.6	7.9
Consumer [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	534.2	454.1
Operating income	81.4	86.9
Income from unconsolidated operations	3.8	5.9
Industrial [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	372.5	328.7
Operating income	31.1	23.7
Income from unconsolidated operations	$ 0.8	$ 2.0