EARNINGS PER SHARE - Basic and Diluted Loss Per Share (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net income from continuing operations attributable to ITT Corporation	$ 433.0	$ 60.7	$ 476.8	$ 87.4
Weighted average common shares outstanding	90.4	92.3	91.0	92.9
Add: Weighted average restricted stock awards outstanding(a)	0	0.2	0	0.3
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding	90.4	92.5	91.0	93.2
Add: Dilutive impact of stock options and restricted stock units	1.5	1.0	1.3	1.1
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding	91.9	93.5	92.3	94.3
Basic earnings per share	$ 4.79	$ 0.65	$ 5.24	$ 0.94
Diluted earnings per share	$ 4.71	$ 0.65	$ 5.17	$ 0.93