v3.26.1
Document And Entity Information - shares
 3 Months Ended
Apr. 04, 2026
May 12, 2026
Document Information [Line Items]    
Entity Central Index Key 0001487952  
Entity Registrant Name Vishay Precision Group, Inc.  
Amendment Flag false  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q1  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2026  
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Quarterly Report true  
Document Period End Date Apr. 04, 2026  
Document Transition Report false  
Entity File Number 1-34679  
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE  
Entity Tax Identification Number 27-0986328  
Entity Address, Address Line One 851 Duportail Road, 2nd floor  
Entity Address, City or Town Chesterbrook  
Entity Address, State or Province PA  
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 19087  
City Area Code 484  
Local Phone Number 321-5300  
Title of 12(b) Security Common stock, $0.10 par value  
Trading Symbol VPG  
Security Exchange Name NYSE  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes  
Entity Filer Category Accelerated Filer  
Entity Small Business false  
Entity Emerging Growth Company false  
Entity Shell Company false  
Common Class B [Member]    
Document Information [Line Items]    
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   1,022,887
Common Class A [Member]    
Document Information [Line Items]    
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   12,278,113