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, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net income from continuing operations attributable to ITT Corporation	$ 24.7	$ 16.2	$ 43.8	$ 26.7
Weighted average common shares outstanding	90.4	92.6	91.1	93.1
Add: Weighted average restricted stock awards outstanding(a)	0	0.2	0.1	0.3
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding	90.4	92.8	91.2	93.4
Add: Dilutive impact of stock options and restricted stock units	1.2	1.1	1.2	1.3
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding	91.6	93.9	92.4	94.7
Basic earnings per share	$ 0.27	$ 0.17	$ 0.48	$ 0.29
Diluted earnings per share	$ 0.27	$ 0.17	$ 0.47	$ 0.28