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Quarterly Financial Information (Unaudited) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Sep. 30, 2012
Jun. 30, 2012
Mar. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Sep. 30, 2011
Jun. 30, 2011
Mar. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Summary of the quarterly results of operations                      
Net sales $ 1,889.0 $ 2,055.3 $ 2,209.7 $ 2,288.3 $ 2,033.9 $ 2,138.6 $ 2,049.5 $ 1,912.7 $ 8,442.3 $ 8,134.7 $ 6,312.8
Cost of sales 1,364.6 1,520.0 1,640.3 1,710.5 1,558.9 1,644.7 1,538.7 1,406.4 6,235.4 6,148.7 4,727.9
Gross profit 524.4 535.3 569.4 577.8 475.0 493.9 510.8 506.3      
Net income 80.8 99.4 110.2 117.9 69.1 86.3 100.2 93.6 408.3 349.2 197.9
Net income attributable to Reliance $ 80.4 $ 98.1 $ 108.8 $ 116.2 $ 67.9 $ 84.9 $ 98.7 $ 92.3 $ 403.5 $ 343.8 $ 194.4
Diluted earnings per common share attributable to Reliance shareholders (in dollars per share) $ 1.06 $ 1.30 $ 1.44 $ 1.54 $ 0.91 $ 1.13 $ 1.31 $ 1.23 $ 5.33 $ 4.58 $ 2.61
Basic earnings per common share attributable to Reliance shareholders (in dollars per share) $ 1.06 $ 1.30 $ 1.45 $ 1.55 $ 0.91 $ 1.13 $ 1.32 $ 1.24 $ 5.36 $ 4.60 $ 2.62