Document and Entity Information
| Document and Entity Information | Jan. 13, 2021 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Entity Registrant Name | Vontier Corp |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001786842 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Jan. 13, 2021 |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-39483 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 84-2783455 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 5420 Wade Park Boulevard |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 206 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Raleigh |
| Entity Address, Address Line Three | NC 227607 |
| Entity Address, State or Province | NC |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 227607 |
| City Area Code | (984) |
| Local Phone Number | 247-8308 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Security 12b Title | Common stock, par value $.0001 per share |
| Trading Symbol | VNT |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |