H Beam VS I Beam: What is the Difference?

Steel is formed into I-shaped beams known as I-Beams by grinding or rolling the metal. It is manufactured entirely out of a single sheet of aluminium or metal.

Steel beams, known as "H-Beams" are rolled steel structures shaped like the letter "H." They are created in the form of built-up units. The H-section is created by welding the flanges to the web. Wide flange beams is another name for H-beams.

I-beams have a thinner web than H-beams. 

H-beams have webs that are thicker than those of I-beams. H-beams are strengthened by their greater thickness.

I-beam flanges are truncated with a 1:10 inclination for increased load-bearing capability. They are thinner than the flanges of an H-beam.

H-beam flanges are parallel to one another and have the same thickness. Compared to I-beams, they are heavier, wider, and longer.

I-beams often have a cross-section that is deeper in elevation than in width, which makes them resistant to local buckling.

H-beams have a more optimised cross-section than I-beams, which results in a fair strength-to-weight ratio, or higher strength per unit area.

I-beams have a lower moment of inertia than H-beams.

Wider H-beam flanges have higher rotational inertia and lateral rigidity.

33 to 100-foot spans are covered by I-beams.

For spans up to 330 feet which can be constructed to any height and size, H-beams are employed.

I-beams are less heavy than H-beams.

H-beams are heavier.

I-beams can sustain tensile and direct stresses. However, because of their tiny cross-sections, they are unable to handle twisting stresses.

Both tensile and direct loads can be supported by an H-beam segment. 

I-beams are appropriate for use in the construction of foundation frames and columns for hoists, elevators, trailers, trolley ways, and structural steel buildings.

For platforms, bridges, and other structures like commercial buildings, H-beams serve as load-bearing columns.