v2.4.0.6
Document And Entity Information
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2013
Jul. 31, 2013
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]    
Entity Registrant Name LIQUIDMETAL TECHNOLOGIES INC,  
Document Type 10-Q  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   369,548,451
Amendment Flag false  
Entity Central Index Key 0001141240  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Voluntary Filers No  
Entity Filer Category Smaller Reporting Company  
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer No  
Document Period End Date Jun. 30, 2013  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2013  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2