CASH AND INVESTMENTS - Changes in Level 3 Instruments Measured on a Recurring Basis (Detail) (USD $)
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12 Months Ended | |
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Dec. 31, 2014
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Dec. 31, 2013
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Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items] | ||
Beginning Balance | $ 110us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetValue | $ 163us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetValue |
Transfers into (out of) Level 3 | 0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetTransfersNet | 0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetTransfersNet |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses): | ||
Included in earnings (in investment income) | (46)us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetGainLossIncludedInEarnings1 | (53)us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetGainLossIncludedInEarnings1 |
Included in accumulated other comprehensive income (pre-tax) | 0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetGainLossIncludedInOtherComprehensiveIncomeLoss | 0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetGainLossIncludedInOtherComprehensiveIncomeLoss |
Purchases | 0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetPurchases | 0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetPurchases |
Settlements | 0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetSales | 0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetSales |
Ending Balance | 64us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetValue | 110us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetValue |
Marketable securities | ||
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items] | ||
Beginning Balance |
0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetValue / us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis = ups_MarketableSecuritiesMember |
0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetValue / us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis = ups_MarketableSecuritiesMember |
Transfers into (out of) Level 3 |
0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetTransfersNet / us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis = ups_MarketableSecuritiesMember |
0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetTransfersNet / us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis = ups_MarketableSecuritiesMember |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses): | ||
Included in earnings (in investment income) |
0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetGainLossIncludedInEarnings1 / us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis = ups_MarketableSecuritiesMember |
0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetGainLossIncludedInEarnings1 / us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis = ups_MarketableSecuritiesMember |
Included in accumulated other comprehensive income (pre-tax) |
0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetGainLossIncludedInOtherComprehensiveIncomeLoss / us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis = ups_MarketableSecuritiesMember |
0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetGainLossIncludedInOtherComprehensiveIncomeLoss / us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis = ups_MarketableSecuritiesMember |
Purchases |
0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetPurchases / us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis = ups_MarketableSecuritiesMember |
0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetPurchases / us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis = ups_MarketableSecuritiesMember |
Settlements |
0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetSales / us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis = ups_MarketableSecuritiesMember |
0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetSales / us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis = ups_MarketableSecuritiesMember |
Ending Balance |
0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetValue / us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis = ups_MarketableSecuritiesMember |
0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetValue / us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis = ups_MarketableSecuritiesMember |
Other Long-term Investments | ||
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items] | ||
Beginning Balance |
110us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetValue / us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis = us-gaap_OtherLongTermInvestmentsMember |
163us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetValue / us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis = us-gaap_OtherLongTermInvestmentsMember |
Transfers into (out of) Level 3 |
0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetTransfersNet / us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis = us-gaap_OtherLongTermInvestmentsMember |
0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetTransfersNet / us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis = us-gaap_OtherLongTermInvestmentsMember |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses): | ||
Included in earnings (in investment income) |
(46)us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetGainLossIncludedInEarnings1 / us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis = us-gaap_OtherLongTermInvestmentsMember |
(53)us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetGainLossIncludedInEarnings1 / us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis = us-gaap_OtherLongTermInvestmentsMember |
Included in accumulated other comprehensive income (pre-tax) |
0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetGainLossIncludedInOtherComprehensiveIncomeLoss / us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis = us-gaap_OtherLongTermInvestmentsMember |
0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetGainLossIncludedInOtherComprehensiveIncomeLoss / us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis = us-gaap_OtherLongTermInvestmentsMember |
Purchases |
0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetPurchases / us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis = us-gaap_OtherLongTermInvestmentsMember |
0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetPurchases / us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis = us-gaap_OtherLongTermInvestmentsMember |
Settlements |
0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetSales / us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis = us-gaap_OtherLongTermInvestmentsMember |
0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetSales / us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis = us-gaap_OtherLongTermInvestmentsMember |
Ending Balance |
$ 64us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetValue / us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis = us-gaap_OtherLongTermInvestmentsMember |
$ 110us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetValue / us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis = us-gaap_OtherLongTermInvestmentsMember |
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Amount of gain (loss) recognized in the income statement for financial instrument classified as an asset measured using unobservable inputs that reflect the entity's own assumption about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) for financial instrument classified as an asset measured using unobservable inputs that reflect the entity's own assumption about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of purchases of financial instrument classified as an asset measured using unobservable inputs that reflect the entity's own assumption about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of sale of financial instrument classified as an asset measured using unobservable inputs that reflect the entity's own assumption about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of transfer of financial instrument classified as an asset into (out of) level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. No definition available.
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Fair value of financial instrument classified as an asset measured using unobservable inputs that reflect the entity's own assumption about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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