| Document and Entity Information | Nov. 21, 2024 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Entity Registrant Name | APPLIED INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGIES INC |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000109563 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Nov. 21, 2024 |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | OH |
| Entity File Number | 1-2299 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 34-0117420 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | One Applied Plaza |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Cleveland |
| Entity Address, State or Province | OH |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 44115 |
| City Area Code | (216) |
| Local Phone Number | 426-4000 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Security 12b Title | Common Stock, without par value |
| Trading Symbol | AIT |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
