UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE EARNINGS (LOSS) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE EARNINGS (LOSS)
Net earnings	$ 120	$ 100	$ 245	$ 170
Other comprehensive earnings (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(121)	(71)	(110)	13
Pension and other postretirement benefits	3	(24)	19	(18)
Effective financial derivatives	32	(35)	(20)	16
Total other comprehensive earnings (loss)	(86)	(130)	(111)	11
Income tax (provision) benefit	(8)	24		11
Total other comprehensive earnings (loss), net of tax	(94)	(106)	(111)	22
Total comprehensive earnings (loss)	26	(6)	134	192
Comprehensive (earnings) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	(1)	(1)	(1)	(3)
Comprehensive earnings (loss) attributable to Ball Corporation	$ 25	$ (7)	$ 133	$ 189