Graft Calculator

Use the visual Norwood guide below to match your hair loss pattern, then select the area you want to restore.

Norwood scale graft reference chart

Typical graft ranges for full-zone restoration at each stage. Your surgeon may recommend fewer or more grafts based on goals and donor quality.

Norwood stage	Typical grafts	Pattern
Norwood 1	Usually not needed	Minimal or no visible hair loss. A transplant is usually not needed.
Norwood 2	800–1,500	Slight recession at the temples. Early-stage restoration may need 800–1,500 grafts.
Norwood 3	1,500–2,500	Deeper temple recession with early thinning on top. Typically 1,500–2,500 grafts.
Norwood 3 Vertex	2,000–3,000	Temple recession plus vertex (crown) thinning starting. Often 2,000–3,000 grafts.
Norwood 4	2,500–3,500	Significant front hair loss with crown involvement. Usually 2,500–3,500 grafts.
Norwood 5	3,500–4,500	Large bald area connecting front and crown. Often 3,500–4,500 grafts.
Norwood 6	4,500–5,500	Most of the top is bald with a band of hair on the sides. Typically 4,500–5,500 grafts.
Norwood 7	5,500–7,000	Only a narrow horseshoe of hair remains. Advanced cases may need 5,500–7,000+ grafts.

How the Norwood scale maps to graft count

The Norwood scale classifies male pattern hair loss from stage 1 (minimal recession) to stage 7 (extensive loss). Early stages (2–3) often need 800–2,500 grafts for hairline work; mid stages (4–5) commonly require 2,500–4,500 grafts when adding mid-scalp or crown coverage; advanced stages (6–7) may need 4,500–7,000+ grafts for broader restoration.

Vertex thinning (Norwood 3V) typically adds 500–1,000 grafts on top of a hairline plan because the crown is a separate zone with its own angulation and density targets.

What affects your final graft number

Donor density, hair calibre, and whether you want a conservative hairline or maximum density all change the graft total. Two patients at the same Norwood stage can need different counts if one prioritises frontal framing only and the other wants full top coverage.

After estimating grafts here, use our cost calculator to compare package prices in Istanbul and other cities, or compare shortlisted clinics side by side.

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Frequently asked questions

How many grafts do I need for Norwood 3?: Norwood 3 typically requires 1,500–2,500 grafts for hairline and temple restoration. If you also have crown thinning (Norwood 3V), plan for roughly 2,000–3,000 grafts in total.
How many grafts for Norwood 4 or 5?: Norwood 4 often needs 2,500–3,500 grafts when treating hairline plus mid-scalp. Norwood 5 commonly ranges from 3,500–4,500 grafts because both the front and crown zones need coverage.
Is one graft the same as one hair?: No. A graft is a follicular unit that usually contains 1–3 hairs. Clinics quote in grafts; total hair count is higher. Density results depend on graft quality, placement angle, and how many hairs each graft contains.
Can I get an accurate count without a consultation?: Online tools provide a planning range. A surgeon or our free head scan consultation refines the number using donor availability, hair characteristics, and your aesthetic goals.
How do grafts relate to cost in Turkey?: Turkey clinics often price all-inclusive packages by graft band (e.g. up to 3,000 or 4,000 grafts). Estimate grafts here, then open the cost calculator to see typical Istanbul package ranges for your case.