I would say most people prefer the one they learned first. For doing science metric is usually better. Easier unit conversions. I think inches/feet are better f

I would say most people prefer the one they learned first. For doing science metric is usually better. Easier unit conversions. I think inches/feet are better for construction as you have more options at what level of accuracy you want to work with and splitting things up unless you need to have a fifth of something.