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Document and Entity Information
Oct. 17, 2019
Cover [Abstract]  
Amendment Flag false
Entity Central Index Key 0001108827
Document Type 8-K
Document Period End Date Oct. 17, 2019
Entity Registrant Name QEP RESOURCES, INC.
Entity Incorporation State Country Code DE
Entity File Number 001-34778
Entity Tax Identification Number 87-0287750
Entity Address, Address Line One 1050 17th Street
Entity Address, Address Line Two Suite 800
Entity Address, City or Town Denver
Entity Address, State or Province CO
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 80265
City Area Code (303)
Local Phone Number 672-6900
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre Commencement Tender Offer false
Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Security 12b Title Common stock, par value $0.01 per share
Trading Symbol QEP
Security Exchange Name NYSE
Entity Emerging Growth Company false