Note 9 - Acquisitions (Details) - The results of operations of the acquired businesses are included in Transcat’s consolidated operati (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Sep. 29, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 24, 2011	Sep. 24, 2011	Jun. 25, 2011	Mar. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012
Note 9 - Acquisitions (Details) - The results of operations of the acquired businesses are included in Transcat’s consolidated operati [Line Items]
Net Income (in Dollars)	$ 1,816	$ 782	$ 745	$ 361	$ 1,207	$ 1,024	$ 746	$ 325	$ 3,704	$ 3,302
Basic Earnings Per Share	$ 0.24	$ 0.11	$ 0.10	$ 0.05	$ 0.16	$ 0.14	$ 0.10	$ 0.04	$ 0.50	$ 0.45
Diluted Earnings Per Share	$ 0.24	$ 0.10	$ 0.10	$ 0.05	$ 0.16	$ 0.13	$ 0.10	$ 0.04	$ 0.49	$ 0.43
Business Combinations [Member]
Note 9 - Acquisitions (Details) - The results of operations of the acquired businesses are included in Transcat’s consolidated operati [Line Items]
Total Revenue (in Dollars)									115,708	115,783
Net Income (in Dollars)									$ 4,382	$ 3,996
Basic Earnings Per Share									$ 0.59	$ 0.55
Diluted Earnings Per Share									$ 0.58	$ 0.52