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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE EARNINGS - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]      
Net earnings $ 755 $ 895 $ 823
Other comprehensive earnings (losses):      
Foreign currency translation earnings (losses), net of reclassification (see Note 2 and Note 12) 83 26 (41)
Postretirement benefit plan gains (losses), net of tax (expense) benefit of $(7), $2, and $3, respectively 22 (6) (7)
Total other comprehensive (losses) earnings 105 20 (48)
Comprehensive earnings, net of tax 860 915 775
Less: Comprehensive earnings (losses) attributable to noncontrolling interest      
Net earnings 60 46 41
Foreign currency translation adjustments 12 3 3
Total comprehensive earnings (losses) attributable to noncontrolling interest 72 49 44
Comprehensive earnings attributable to W.W. Grainger, Inc. $ 788 $ 866 $ 731