Cannot play random Cataclysm dungeon

Question

I'm level 80, so I'm shown the option to play a "random Cataclysm dungeon", but when I try to play, by clicking "Find Group", the following message appears:

You do not meet the requirements for the chosen dungeons.

But not requirements are listed.

How do I determine what I need to play these dungeons?

Answer

To queue for a random dungeon with the LFG tool, you will have to meet the minimum item level requirements for all Cataclysm dungeons in that particular mode. If you queue for a specific dungeon, you simply need to meet the average item level requirement for that dungeon.

The 'average item level' (ilvl) is a computed number that represents the quality of all of your gear.

According to Wowpedia:

Normal Dungeons

• Blackrock Caverns: 226
• Throne of the Tides: 226
• The Stonecore: 272
• The Vortex Pinnacle: 272
• Grim Batol: 305
• Halls of Origination: 305
• Lost City of the Tol'vir: 305

Heroic Dungeons

All pre-zandalari heroics require a minimum item level of 329.

Heroic Rise of Zandalari Dungeons

These heroics require a minimum item level of 346.

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