Cover Statement
Cover Statement | Dec. 31, 2020 | May 01, 2020 |
Document Information [Line Items] | ||
Document Period End Date | May 15, 2020 | |
Entity Registrant Name | Knowles Corporation | |
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE | |
Entity File Number | 001-36102 | |
Entity Tax Identification Number | 90-1002689 | |
Entity Address, Address Line One | 1511 Maplewood Drive | |
Entity Address, City or Town | Itasca | |
Entity Address, State or Province | IL | |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 60143 | |
City Area Code | 630 | |
Local Phone Number | 250-5100 | |
Written Communications | false | |
Soliciting Material | false | |
Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false | |
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false | |
Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share | |
Trading Symbol | KN | |
Security Exchange Name | NYSE | |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false | |
Document Type | 8-K | |
Entity Central Index Key | 0001587523 | |
Amendment Flag | false | |
Current Fiscal Year End Date | --12-31 |