Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 33.5	$ 61.3
Restricted cash	4.3	5.3
Receivables less provision for allowances, claims and doubtful accounts of $7.6 and $7.7, respectively	536.6	515.8
Inventories	809.2	732.4
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	35.6	37.9
Total current assets	1,419.2	1,352.7
Property, plant, and equipment, at cost	642.2	622.6
Less: Accumulated depreciation	148.4	131.5
Property, plant and equipment, net	493.8	491.1
Deferred income taxes	35.4	35.6
Other intangible assets	60.3	62.1
Goodwill	96.9	96.7
Deferred charges and other assets	22.7	25.0
Total Assets	2,128.3	2,063.2
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	282.4	245.0
Salaries, wages and commissions	37.2	40.2
Deferred income taxes	131.8	132.5
Other accrued liabilities	53.9	62.4
Short-term debt	36.3	52.0
Current portion of deferred employee benefits	15.2	15.2
Total current liabilities	556.8	547.3
Long-term debt	981.1	971.6
Deferred employee benefits	478.7	502.9
Taxes and other credits	10.6	10.1
Total liabilities	2,027.2	2,031.9
Commitments and contingencies
Redeemable noncontrolling interest	1.4
Ryerson Inc. stockholders' equity:
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 1,000 shares authorized; 100 shares issued at 2012 and 2011
Capital in excess of par value	451.5	451.5
Accumulated deficit	(143.0)	(211.8)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(214.5)	(216.3)
Total Ryerson Inc. stockholders' equity	94.0	23.4
Noncontrolling interest	5.7	7.9
Total equity	99.7	31.3
Total Liabilities and Equity	$ 2,128.3	$ 2,063.2