CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013		Jun. 30, 2012		Jun. 30, 2013		Jun. 30, 2012
Statement of Partners' Capital [Abstract]
Net income	$ 25.9		$ 16.8		$ 47.1		$ 20.0
Other comprehensive income:
Net foreign currency translation adjustment	0.8		(45.4)		(25.2)		(15.4)
Net change in postretirement benefit plans, net of tax	3.1	[1]	2.9	[1]	5.9	[1]	14.4	[1]
Other comprehensive income (loss)	3.9		(42.5)		(19.3)		(1.0)
Comprehensive income (loss)	29.8		(25.7)		27.8		19.0
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	0.1		0		0.5		0
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to ITT Corporation	29.7		(25.7)		27.3		19.0
Disclosure of reclassification and other adjustments to postretirement benefit plans
Amortization of prior service costs, net of tax	0.1	[1]	0.2	[1]	0.2	[1]	0.4	[1]
Amortization of net actuarial loss, net of tax	3.0	[1]	2.7	[1]	6.7	[1]	5.2	[1]
Unrealized change in net actuarial loss, net of tax	0	[1]	0	[1]	(1.0)	[1]	9.2	[1]
Unrealized change from foreign currency translation	0		0		0		(0.4)
Net change in postretirement benefit plans, net of tax	$ 3.1	[1]	$ 2.9	[1]	$ 5.9	[1]	$ 14.4	[1]

[1] Other comprehensive income (loss) related to changes in postretirement benefit plans did not result in a tax impact for any period presented.