How to Tell Which is a H-beam and I-beam
How They're Made
These steel beams require precise manufacturing processes that include either milling or rolling. Due to its tapered flanges, I-beams are typically less straightforward to make than H-beams.
H-Beams, meanwhile, are made of rolled steel, and require metal to be welded together. The flanges are welded to the web to create its H shape.
Beam Thickness
I-beam webs are thinner than H-beam webs, which means they can't hold as much weight but are typically lighter. This makes I-beams suitable for smaller projects like residential buildings, whereas H-beams are ideal for larger and taller structures like bridges.
H-beam flanges are also wider, longer and heavier than I-beams.
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