| Cover | Apr. 17, 2020 |
| Cover page. | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Apr. 17, 2020 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Welbilt, Inc. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001650962 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 1-37548 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 47-4625716 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 2227 Welbilt Boulevard |
| Entity Address, City or Town | New Port Richey |
| Entity Address, State or Province | FL |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 34655 |
| City Area Code | 727 |
| Local Phone Number | 375-7010 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common stock, $0.01 par value |
| Trading Symbol | WBT |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
