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Document and Entity Information - USD ($)
shares in Millions, $ in Billions
12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Nov. 21, 2017
Apr. 01, 2017
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]      
Entity Registrant Name BERRY GLOBAL GROUP INC    
Entity Central Index Key 0001378992    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --09-30    
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer No    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer    
Entity Public Float     $ 6.3
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   131.0  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2017    
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY    
Document Type 10-K    
Amendment Flag false    
Document Period End Date Sep. 30, 2017