v3.19.1
Document and Entity Information - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2019
May 17, 2019
Sep. 30, 2018
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]      
Entity Registrant Name HAWKINS INC    
Entity Central Index Key 0000046250    
Document Type 10-K    
Document Period End Date Mar. 31, 2019    
Amendment Flag false    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2019    
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --03-31    
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer No    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Current Reporting Status No    
Entity Filer Category Accelerated Filer    
Entity Public Float     $ 400.2
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   10,624,525