Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 133	$ 99
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	110	9
Pension and other postretirement benefits	9	13
Derivatives qualifying as hedges	21	2
Total other comprehensive income	140	24
Total comprehensive income	273	123
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(26)	(20)
Derivatives qualifying as hedges attributable to noncontrolling interests	(1)	(1)
Comprehensive income attributable to Crown Holdings	$ 246	$ 102