Number of words/characters in title tag

[zammo]

What is the recommended max number of words/characters you would have in the title tag and also with regards to SEO how many times do you think you can repeat keywords in the title tag without being penalised

[pageoneresults]

Hello zammo, here is a previous discussion on Developing an Effective Title Element [webmasterworld.com].

[itraykov]

i would say 60 chars