Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Earnings (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Earnings (Loss)
Net earnings	$ 240	$ 92	$ 355	$ 406
Other comprehensive earnings (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(130)	50	(292)	136
Pension and other postretirement benefits	9	20	(2)	27
Derivatives designated as hedges	44	16	63	47
Total other comprehensive earnings (loss)	(77)	86	(231)	210
Income tax (provision) benefit	(10)	(5)	(14)	(12)
Total other comprehensive earnings (loss), net of tax	(87)	81	(245)	198
Total comprehensive earnings (loss)	153	173	110	604
Comprehensive (earnings) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	1		3
Comprehensive earnings (loss) attributable to Ball Corporation	$ 154	$ 173	$ 113	$ 604