Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 99	$ 62
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	9	(211)
Pension and other postretirement benefits	13	11
Derivatives qualifying as hedges	2	(2)
Total other comprehensive loss	24	(202)
Total comprehensive income (loss)	123	(140)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(20)	(18)
Translation adjustments attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	2
Derivatives qualifying as hedges attributable to noncontrolling interests	(1)	0
Comprehensive income attributable to Crown Holdings	$ 102	$ (156)