Calculate Effective Dielectric Constant on FR4 PCB

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While designing a microstrip, how do I calculate the effective dielectric constant if the microstrip is laid on FR4 PCB(er=4).
Whats the formula for calculating effective er?
 

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e = er * e0

Sort of like you'd expect.
 

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