| Document and Entity Information | Jul. 11, 2024 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Jul. 11, 2024 |
| Entity Registrant Name | CalAmp Corp. |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 0-12182 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 95-3647070 |
| Entity Address Address Line 1 | 15635 Alton Parkway |
| Entity Address Address Line 2 | Suite 250 |
| Entity Address City Or Town | Irvine |
| Entity Address State Or Province | CA |
| Entity Address Postal Zip Code | 92618 |
| City Area Code | 949 |
| Local Phone Number | 600-5600 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Security 12b Title | Common stock, $0.01 per share |
| Trading Symbol | CAMP |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000730255 |
