Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 29, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 68,156	$ 93,881
Accounts receivable, net	37,773	28,766
Inventories:
Raw materials	15,915	14,204
Work in process	20,323	13,696
Finished goods	19,684	21,489
Inventories, net	55,922	49,389
Deferred income taxes	2,705	4,258
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	11,857	9,572
Total current assets	176,413	185,866
Property and equipment, at cost:
Land	1,939	2,023
Buildings and improvements	46,905	47,627
Machinery and equipment	73,525	75,783
Software	5,563	5,427
Construction in progress	1,200	1,788
Accumulated depreciation	(79,823)	(80,556)
Property and equipment, net	49,309	52,092
Goodwill	18,291
Intangible assets, net	24,285	8,009
Other assets	19,406	17,206
Total assets	287,704	263,173
Liabilities and equity
Trade accounts payable	9,287	9,190
Payroll and related expenses	13,654	12,831
Other accrued expenses	15,007	8,499
Income taxes	404	1,425
Current portion of long-term debt	3,647	167
Total current liabilities	41,999	32,112
Long-term debt, less current portion	30,936	11,154
Deferred income taxes	1,814	1,831
Other liabilities	7,431	7,433
Accrued pension and other postretirement costs	12,693	13,835
Total liabilities	94,873	66,365
Commitments and contingencies
Equity:
Common stock	1,237	1,235
Capital in excess of par value	182,787	181,938
Retained earnings	30,053	28,356
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(21,505)	(14,983)
Total Vishay Precision Group, Inc. stockholders' equity	192,675	196,649
Noncontrolling interests	156	159
Total equity	192,831	196,808
Total liabilities and equity	287,704	263,173
Class B Convertible Common Stock [Member]
Equity:
Common stock	$ 103	$ 103