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Document and Entity Information (USD $)
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]    
Entity Registrant Name Roper Industries Inc  
Entity Central Index Key 0000882835  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Entity Well Known Seasoned Issuer Yes  
Entity Voluntary Filers No  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer  
Entity Public Float   $ 8,071,156,496
Entity Common Stock Shares Outstanding 97,431,464  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2012  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q1  
Document Type 10-Q  
Amendment Flag false  
Document Period End Date Mar. 31, 2012