EARNINGS PER SHARE - Basic and Diluted Loss Per Share (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net income from continuing operations attributable to ITT Corporation	$ 41.2	$ 24.7	$ 74.4	$ 43.8
Weighted average common shares outstanding	91.7	90.4	91.5	91.1
Add: Weighted average restricted stock awards outstanding(a)	0	0	0	0.1
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding	91.7	90.4	91.5	91.2
Add: Dilutive impact of stock options and restricted stock units	1.3	1.2	1.3	1.2
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding	93.0	91.6	92.8	92.4
Basic earnings per share	$ 0.45	$ 0.27	$ 0.81	$ 0.48
Diluted earnings per share	$ 0.44	$ 0.27	$ 0.80	$ 0.47