I can commiserate to a degree because it is hard to use our mind’s eye to visualize something. However, English and metric have become the language of science and it is important to be precise in standardized communications. As much as I’ve traveled in metric countries, I have to think “.6 miles” and “just over a yard” and “about one quart” when driving and getting gas!
That's fine when engaging in internal communications, but when you produce articles and programming intended for ordinary Americans, it's either arrogant, or a gross oversight, to communicate using metric units of measure.
It puts an undue strain on the minds of the audience.