10.8 millimeters is a little over 1 centimeter (cm). Here's a breakdown:

* 1 centimeter (cm) = 10 millimeters (mm)

* Therefore, 10.8 mm = 1.08 cm

To put it into perspective, 10.8 mm is about the size of a:

* Small paperclip

* The width of a fingernail

* The diameter of a standard pencil lead