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Document and Entity Information
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2018
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Document And Entity Information [Abstract]  
Entity Registrant Name QEP RESOURCES, INC.
Entity Central Index Key 0001108827
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 Common Stock, Shares Outstanding 236,975,957
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2018
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2
Document Type 10-Q
Amendment Flag false
Document Period End Date Jun. 30, 2018