| Cover Page Cover Page | Nov. 09, 2020 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001709164 |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | true |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Class A Common Stock, Par Value $0.01 Per Share |
| Written Communications | false |
| Document Period End Date | Mar. 16, 2021 |
| Entity Registrant Name | HAMILTON BEACH BRANDS HOLDING COMPANY |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-38214 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 31-1236686 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 4421 WATERFRONT DR |
| Entity Address, City or Town | GLEN ALLEN |
| Entity Address, State or Province | VA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 23060 |
| City Area Code | (804) |
| Local Phone Number | 273-9777 |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Trading Symbol | HBB |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Ex Transition Period | false |
| Amendment Flag | false |
