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How do I convert from the SDSSs ugriz magnitudes to UVBRI magnitudes?

April 26, 2017convert magnitudes SDSS ugriz

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How do I convert from the SDSSs ugriz magnitudes to UVBRI magnitudes?

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The SDSS measures magnitudes through ugriz filters, which give ugriz magnitudes (link opens in new window). These magnitudes can be converted into UVBRI magnitudes using a set of transformations (new window) described on the Algorithms page of this site.