| Cover | Sep. 30, 2024 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Sep. 30, 2024 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Vishay Precision Group, Inc. |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 1-34679 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 27-0986328 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 3 Great Valley Parkway, Suite 150 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Malvern |
| Entity Address, State or Province | PA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 19355 |
| City Area Code | (484) |
| Local Phone Number | 321-5300 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common stock, $0.10 par value |
| Trading Symbol | VPG |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001487952 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
